“The righteous will shoot up like a palm tree. They will grow tall like a cedar in Lebanon. Planted in the house of the Lord, they will shoot up in the courtyards of our God. They will still produce fruit in old age. They will stay fresh and green.” Psalm 92:12-14 EHV.
Palm trees are plants that are not adversely affected by drought, unlike other plants. Their deep roots allow them to withstand storms, and they are not easily uprooted or blown down. The Lord compares the righteous to palm trees. Think about it – that’s how the Lord thinks of you, and that’s how you are.
Palm trees have an advantage of height, which gives them a great view of their surroundings. This allows them to see far away and be seen by those around them. That means as a righteous person, you have a clear vision and you are clearly visible for all to see you and this includes your business. You have been noticed, don’t try to make yourself seen.
The reason they prosper and remain productive is because they are planted in the Lord’s courtyards. When others expire, the righteous continue to be productive. Don’t let anyone despise your youth or say you are too old to do anything. If you are born again, you are righteous and God expects you to produce fruit.
You maintain your freshness and greenness. You continue to flourish: “Yes! Look how you’ve made all your devoted lovers to flourish like palm trees, each one growing in victory, standing with strength!” Psalms 92:12 TPT. Your strength doesn’t abate; you continue to grow in victory because you are divinely fortified.
CONFESSION
I continue to prosper and bear fruit, even in old age, because I am divinely fortified, flourishing in victory, and established in God’s courtyards. I grow in strength, dignity, and favor, and my life is a testimony of God’s faithfulness, provision, and righteousness.
DEEPER REFLECTION
Jeremiah 17:7-8 (NIV), Psalm 1:1-3 KJV, Colossians 2:6-7 NKJV
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Leviticus 5-6, Luke 4
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Genesis 48, Matthew 19:1-15
