Psalm 92: 12-15
“The [uncompromisingly] righteous shall flourish like the palm tree [be long-lived, stately, upright, useful, and fruitful]; they shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon [majestic, stable, durable, and incorruptible].
Planted in the house of the Lord, they shall flourish in the courts of our God.
[Growing in grace] they shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be full of sap [of spiritual vitality] and [rich in the] verdure [of trust, love, and contentment].
[They are living memorials] to show that the Lord is upright and faithful to His promises; He is my Rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him.”
Do you see it - the promise in those verses? The promise to flourish, to grow, to be fruitful, full of vitality, rich in contentment (how many want some of that). And the greatest promise in these verses...living memorials to show off GOD'S faithfulness. Simply amazing!
Are you going through a rough period? This is your time! “What do I do” is the question I am most often asked. My answer is “do” nothing, just “be”. Right here in verse 13, it beckons us to be “planted in the house of the Lord”. Plant means to “put or set in the ground for growth”. Growth, dear friends, growth. Plant yourself in the house of the Lord among His people who will love you and water you with His Word. Plant yourself in worship. Plant yourself in the Bible, digging up truth for yourself. This is your time! Your roots are growing deep and strong, and you “shall flourish in the courts of our God”!
Your legacy is beginning right now, even as you struggle. You are growing into a strong, majestic, and stately example for the next generation of followers, who will look at your life and see a “living memorial” that will testify to the faithfulness of our God. He is our Rock. He is faithful.
