I think it’s a God-thing that a small single acorn can produce a mighty oak tree. In the first chapter of the Bible we find that God created all kinds of trees. The oak tree is known for its strength and strong root system enabling it to withstand major storms. Oak trees are supposed to live a long time too. Wouldn’t that be a super reputation to have…to grow strong, have the ability to withstand major storms and live a long time? Wait a minute! God has given us Bible study, prayer and Christian fellowship to help us grow strong in Him, persevere through storms and have eternal life through Jesus. The transformation of the acorn into a mighty oak tree is only one small example of the mighty things God can do.
“But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.” Jer. 17:7-8
The Almighty God
Nature has a lot to teach us about God hasn’t it? Some have said that creation/nature is God’s first Bible. Teilhard De Chardin, St Francis, Bonaventure are just a few of the many who have experienced the closeness and love of God through nature.
I find God in the trees, the birds, the blue skies and big white clouds in my afternoon walks with my little dog, Sweetie.
So true my dear friend. Psalm 1:3 and Psalm 92:12-15. I love that part that says They shall still bear fruit in old age. They shall be fresh and flourishing, to declare that the Lord is upright; He is my rock and there is no unrighteousness in Him.
Blessing to you, Judy.
Love,
Deana