Be strong and take heart,
all you who
hope in the Lord.
I read an account about when a hurricane blew through the
Keys and south Florida with a mighty force. The account is as follows.
The winds howled, and the rain pounded relentlessly for
24 hours. My sister and her husband have a home in Marathon, Fla. And we were
concerned about the damage the mighty force of the hurricane would inflict. The
news was good – the house was fine, and as for the landscaping, only the key
lime tree was uprooted. We were all very thankful.
Shortly thereafter my husband and I visited their home in
Marathon where I took a good look at that particular key lime tree. Yes, I
could see where the roots were exposed and dirt had been misplaced. The damage
to the branches was extremely evident for they were quite bare, with only a few
leaves hanging on, and amazingly enough...even some key limes!!! My brother in
law had straightened the tree, tying one large branch to the corner post of the
house, giving it support. On the other side, the tree was propped up by a 2 x 4
board, giving it the assistance it needed while it recovered.
This account reminds me that when Christians are
"uprooted" in their faith, no matter what the reason, God sends
people, and events into their lives to help support them. Finally, with time,
their roots can be repaired and they will stand alone with God, not depending
upon an outside brace to keep them from toppling over.
Dear Lord, thank You that You never leave us during
difficult times and for the amazing way you work in our lives, even when we are
uprooted. Thank You that You restore our roots by using those around us. Help
us let You use us to help those around us. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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