Daily Devotion for February 09, 2025

Devotion:

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Read Jeremiah 17:7-8.

In the verses just before these, along with these two, the prophet offers a stark comparison of the people who trust in themselves and other humans versus those who place their trust in God. He says that those who trust in humans are “cursed.”  They “will be like a bush in the wastelands…” You can easily picture a bush in an area that has had no water, drying up and dying. On the other hand is the image he offers in the two verses of our reading. Those who trust in the Lord are “blessed.”  They are “like a tree planted by the water.” The soil near the water allows the roots of the tree to easily grow deep and strong. It is able to withstand the heat and keep bearing fruit even when the rain does not fall for a while.  

Where have you sunk your roots in life? In whom (or what) do you place your trust for getting you through anything that comes your way in life? Be reminded today to place your trust in God, to develop daily habits that keep you connected to God and to serve God’s mission in the world. Constantly deepen those roots so you can stand firm and continue to flourish even in the dry seasons.  

Personal Worship Option:

Offer this prayer or one in your own words: Eternal God, thank you for this reminder to constantly deepen my relationship with you; to let the roots of my life sink ever deeper and stronger in your love and faithfulness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.