I drove by my old house a few days ago, and in the yard was a tree I planted 20 years ago. When I planted it, it was about four feet high and a couple feet across. Now it is 20 feet high and spreads about 10 feet in each direction.

Psalm 92 uses the growth of a tree as a metaphor for the life of a believer, it says in verses 12-15, “But the godly shall flourish like palm trees and grow tall as the cedars of Lebanon, for they are transplanted into the Lord’s own garden and are under his personal care. Even in old age they will still produce fruit and be vital and green. This honors the Lord and exhibits his faithful care. He is my shelter. There is nothing but goodness in him!”

When we submit ourselves to God and honor him, he transplants us into his garden, and promises to care for and shelter us.

Dear Lord, thank you for the knowledge that if we honor and submit to you, you will care for us and make us flourish. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.