“And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.” (Psalm 1:3)
There is obviously room for more than one tree when the supply for growth includes ‘rivers of water’. The character of a tree includes diverse roots and branches. I mean diverse in the sense of size and length and their position in the tree. None of the roots compete against each other for water or nutrients in the soil. It is the same with the branches in their quest for the sun and air. The individual tree grows through the provision supplied in the place it is planted.
Since, in the LORD, our planting includes rivers of water there is also no need for competition between disciples who are the *trees of righteousness. The only way a believer could succumb to competition in the Spiritual walk is to NOT walk in the Spirit but to be deluded into walking in the old poison *tree. Delight in the LORD and our planting is lavish with provisions and our growth is an expression of God’s glorious design. RIVER Up! (*Isa. 61:3; Gen. 2:17)
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PRAYER: Father, thank You for planting us in Your Kingdom. Thank You for gardening the roots of our faith and bringing forth the fruit of Your character. Forgive us when we default to old nature poison patterns of competition driven by fear and pride. Help our hearts to break out of the soil patterns of human limits and breathe again the Son lit air of Your heavens. Amen.
There is obviously room for more than one tree when the supply for growth includes ‘rivers of water’. The character of a tree includes diverse roots and branches. I mean diverse in the sense of size and length and their position in the tree. None of the roots compete against each other for water or nutrients in the soil. It is the same with the branches in their quest for the sun and air. The individual tree grows through the provision supplied in the place it is planted.
Since, in the LORD, our planting includes rivers of water there is also no need for competition between disciples who are the *trees of righteousness. The only way a believer could succumb to competition in the Spiritual walk is to NOT walk in the Spirit but to be deluded into walking in the old poison *tree. Delight in the LORD and our planting is lavish with provisions and our growth is an expression of God’s glorious design. RIVER Up! (*Isa. 61:3; Gen. 2:17)
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PRAYER: Father, thank You for planting us in Your Kingdom. Thank You for gardening the roots of our faith and bringing forth the fruit of Your character. Forgive us when we default to old nature poison patterns of competition driven by fear and pride. Help our hearts to break out of the soil patterns of human limits and breathe again the Son lit air of Your heavens. Amen.
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