7 “Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD,
whose trust is the LORD.
8 He is like a tree planted by water,
that sends out its roots by the stream,
and does not fear when heat comes,
for its leaves remain green,
and is not anxious in the year of drought,
for it does not cease to bear fruit.” –

Where is your trust?

What do you lean on when a rough spot hits, when you are faced with adversity and hardship?

There’s more to trusting in the Lord than just saying a prayer and doing a few good works.  It requires a whole life change.  Let’s have a look at the tree example from Jeremiah.  The tree that is planted by water is able to build it’s root structure in a way that allows it to draw water from the stream, so that in time of drought, it has a source of water, even when those around it are unable to deal with the heat!  When the tree sends it’s first tendrils out, and finds the rich source of water, it will devote more and more of it’s resources to that area, sending more and more roots to that area – the entire tree begins to trust in that stream as a source of nourishment.

Since the tree has put so much focus on that stream, when in a time of drought, it is able to continue to live, to actively produce fruit, and to thrive even in some of the most adverse conditions.

Where are your roots?

5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart.
and do not lean on your own understanding.
6       In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.   –