"And all the trees of the field shall know that I, the Lord, have brought down the high tree and exalted the low tree, dried up the green tree and made the dry tree flourish; I, the Lord, have spoken and have done it.”
-- Ezekiel 17:24
Throughout the Bible, God provides encouragement to those who may be less fortunate than others, at a disadvantage when compared to others, suffer at the hands of others, yet remain faithful to the Lord. We are told that the meek will inherit the earth (Psalm 37:11, Matthew 5:5). We learn that the first will end up last and the last will be first (Matthew 19:30, Mark 10:31, and many other references). We see that those who serve may be considered before those who are served (Matthew 20:25-28, Mark 9:35, Mark 10:42-45).
While all these serve as examples of how we should live our lives, in service and humility, they also offer hope for when we fall victim to cruel fate or harsh circumstances. When everything seems to be going against you, when nothing goes right and everyone who crosses your path inflicts more injury and injustice, look to the words of our living Lord and Savior. Remember that God will exalt the lowly and make even the dry tree flourish. The Lord not only has spoken this, He promises us He has already done this. Praise God!
Father, thank You for giving us examples for living a life that will be pleasing in Your eyes. And thank You for promising to exalt us and make us flourish when we remember these words. Amen.
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