Happy are those who do not follow the advise of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of scoffers; but their delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law they meditate day and night. They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither. In all that they do, they prosper.

The wicked are not so, but are like chaff that the wind drives away. Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous; for the LORD watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.

Psalm 1:1-6

As Christians, we are like plants. We should put down our roots, break up through the earth, spread out our branches, and burst into blossom. Such a thriving condition is not always evident in our lives. It is so easy to become bored in our daily activities. Often we just hang on and merely exist without moving steadily toward maturity and fruitfulness.

When we are at a spiritual standstill we must allow Jesus to warm our hearts with His love. Then we can again become fruitful.

Decay starts when growth stops.

Our Daily Bread - September 4, 2004