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"He shall be like a tree planted by the
rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf
also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper." Psalm 1:3
A sign in the produce section of the grocery
read: "Meyer Lemons". There was no mistaking the luscious, smooth
textured, orange toned beauties which we had never seen displayed in a
store until that moment.
I was reminded of the little Meyer lemon
tree in our sunroom at home. It blossomed early last spring. Its
gorgeous, pungently fragrant flowers then bore tiny beginnings of fruit,
which to our disappointment would dry up and drop off.
Oftentimes, we may be blossoming in our walk
with the Lord, offering earnest, heart rending prayer as sweet smelling
incense to Him. We might be serving the Lord with gladness, but then
allow the things of this world to divert our attention. We dry up… drop
out. We do not bear any fruit.
The word "drop" can be described as falling
from a higher place to a lower place. The word "dry" can be defined as
thirsty, dehydrated, stale, or parched.
Is God still number one on your list of
priorities? Spiritually speaking, have you fallen from a higher place
to a lower place? Are you dried up, overcome by the cares of this
world? Are you thirsting? Or, are rivers of living water flowing out of
your life as the Spirit of God abundantly replenishes you?
The Word of God is overflowing with seeds of
promise and hope. God's Word will naturally blossom and bear fruit as it
takes root and grows in your heart.
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