Bible Verse of The Day – 6-4-19

Psalm 1:3 (NKJV) 3 He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.

Today I was faced with a hard decision. I felt compelled to help a relative of mine. But I have to admit at the same time that I was feeling like my help was coming more from my personal emotions than God’s prompting.

I prayed, ”Lord, what do I do?”.

As I looked out my office window, He said, “look at that tree. Do you see the blossoms on it?”. I said, “yes”. He said, “look around it also, at the bushes nearby. Do you see some have buds and some are blossoming beautifully?”. I said, “yes”. He said, “not too long ago they were not able to get all the light that they are getting now”.

He quickly reminded me of the nearby large tree that had been taken down recently. He reminded me of how it blocked the surrounding trees and shrubs from receiving what they needed to thrive, to grow, to blossom and be all that they were meant to be.

There was a lack of light, all because of that one tree standing in the way.

You know, sometimes we as people, even though we want to do good, can be like that tree, standing in the way of something God needs to do. We can block the fullness of a change, recovery, healing or deliverance that God wants to bring about.

I know it’s hard to not help when there is a need crying loudly for attention. But think about this; if our help is getting in the way of God doing something big and mighty, wouldn’t we step aside so that He can have His way?

Sometimes, as much as we want to be there to help, in some situations we may have to step aside and let God do His thing.

I’m preaching to myself today, but I hope it helps others that struggle with the same or a similar situation as mine.

God did not show me this to hurt me in any way. He showed me this because He knows me, and how when there is help needed, I will jump in.

He is teaching me how to be like this tree that prospers, that will bring forth fruit, not block or get in the way with what needs to be done.

Some things are beyond our helping hand.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

401-315-0902

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