Palm trees are unique. They're resilient, have a long life span, and they're very fruitful.
No wonder Psalm 92 says:
"The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God. They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green." v.12-14 NIV
I especially like the part about bearing fruit in old age since I'm in my 70's. And verse 15 adds some additional insights:
“They are living memorials to show that the Lord is upright and faithful to His promises; He is my Rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him.”(v.15,AMP)
Romans 12:1-2 helps us further understand our role as “living memorials.”
“I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
In response to Christ's wonderful, merciful love we dedicate ourselves to His purposes in our lives.
Let's make sure we are drawing our nourishment from God's Word, prayer, and godly fellowship so we can become resilient, fruitful palms.
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