Psalm 92:12-15 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.
King David tells us here that “the righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon.” But we are far removed from the symbols and customs of this past age, so what is he really saying?
1. Palm trees grow to incredible heights (over 200 feet) and straight up. Their root structure is nourished that they fully support the height of the tree. While the storms and winds may cause the tree to bend and sway, when the storms subside the tree stands firm and tall once again having never been uprooted. In addition, they produce edible fruit yearly
2. Cedars of Lebanon can have a trunk base as wide as 8 ft. They are symbols of strength and dignity throughout the Middle East.
This is very applicable to us in that those who are “planted in the house of the Lord” (those who are saved through God’s grace and place their dependence on God, will flourish and grow despite storms, struggles, and age. Nothing in this world can keep them from growing straight and tall (looking to God), being fruitful (nourishing others with God’s love and grace), and growing strong (because His is their rock).
Now is the time to rise up like the palm tree!
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