Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy. Psalm 96:12b
Our son hasn’t outgrown his love for climbing trees. My tree-climbing days are over, but like our son, I still enjoy trees. I love their uniqueness, beauty and strength. I think God likes trees too. Fig trees, palm trees, fruit trees and olive trees are mentioned in God’s Word. In the Garden of Eden and in the book of Revelation trees are mentioned there too. Even the cross is sometime represented by a tree on which Jesus was crucified for the forgiveness of our sins and the hope of eternal life. And one day, all of God’s creation will be renewed and the trees will be even MORE beautiful and fun to climb. Wow!
Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it; let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them. Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy. Psalm 96:11-12