Devotion:
Read Psalm 92:12-14.
I visited the Cedars of Lebanon State Park in Wilson County, Tennessee, a few years ago, and marveled at the beautiful cedar trees. The trees reminded the early American settlers of the Biblical cedar forest found in what is now the Mediterranean. The giant trees could grow 120 feet tall and 30 feet around. David used the cedars of Lebanon in building his palace, and Solomon used them in constructing the temple. Cedar wood was especially desirable for its aromatic qualities as well as its resistance to decay. Cedars were strong and would flourish for a long time. David makes reference to this tree in this Psalm. He says the righteous will grow like cedars, will flourish, will bear fruit in old age, and will stay fresh and green. How will this happen? Followers of Christ will remain righteous by continuing to live closely connected to the one who planted us, the one who gave us life. The word “righteous” means “right living.” We want to practice each day “right living” by reading, studying, and obeying his Word. We practice “right living” by choosing to let God guide our every thought, feeling, word, and action. In doing so, we will bear fruit and become resistant to the decay of the world. We want to flourish like a healthy cedar!
Personal Worship Option:
Practice “right living” today by committing everything you think, feel, say, and do to God. Pray for God to help you to be more mindful of your thoughts, emotions, words, and actions as you continue to grow and learn.
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