Be like a palm tree
Our home in Singapore is surrounded by palm trees. Its evergreen foliage and elaborate branching are a treat to watch. It is something I look forward to seeing every morning when I wake up. It stands tall and sturdy, like a daily reminder that we—the righteous of God—will flourish despite the unfavourable circumstances we are in. Your situation may be full of uncertainties at this point but our Father God never lies and His promises are always fulfilled—they are Yes and Amen in Christ Jesus.
It is also a reminder that the righteous always bear fruit—the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Month after month, we have been learning together with Judah and Sairah about this fruit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
The righteous man will flourish like the palm tree,
He will grow like a cedar in Lebanon.
– Psalm 92:12