One of the greatest blessings of a sabbatical, a time set apart, is the time set apart for reading the Bible and hearing from God. He is always faithful in giving me new insights when I am faithful to take the time to listen! This is what He said today as I was reading Ps. 92:
We hear the slogan, “Go Green” which encourages care for our environment. Ps. 92 tells me how to stay fresh and green along with bearing fruit even in old age (got another birthday in 2 weeks!). “The righteous will flourish like a palm tree…planted in the house of the Lord.” Can you even imagine the type of loving attention and care a palm tree in the Master Gardner’s house would receive?! Isn’t it amazing that HE gives US HIS righteousness when we receive HIS gift of salvation? AND THEN HE rewards our lives as we walk in that righteousness! We stay fresh and green as we proclaim, “The Lord is upright; He is my Rock.” May we flourish, flower and bear fruit as we faithfully follow and hallow our Father!