Children of God Should Never Forget They Are Trees of Righteousness (Part Two)

Psalm 92:14-15

David informs us that there is no limit to relevance and usefulness of the righteous. “They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing” (Psalm 92:14). The righteous is blessed to flourish like the palm tree that lives long, stands straight, and is useful just “ like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth his fruit in his season” (Psalm 1:3). We are also blessed to grow spiritually like the cedar that is majestic and stable. That growth only happens because we abide in Christ Jesus. Every branch in Jesus that does not bear fruit, our Father removes. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit” (John15:2, NRSV). Even in old age, the righteous will produce spiritual fruit. If you don’t believe it, check out some seasoned saints. You will be delighted to find many are still sharp, and their spiritual perspective is relevant and timely based on a lifetime of commitment to God.

The psalmist further states that the righteous shall be “fat and flourishing.” Figuratively he compares our spiritual condition to flourishing like the palm tree and growing like the cedar. We are spiritually alive and spiritually healthy because the Holy Spirit lives in us, enabling us to produce much fruit. In Christ we have an abundance of life; therefore, we are blessed and highly favored. We should never allow our present situation to dictate who we are in God. As children of God, we should never forget we are trees of righteousness. We will not decay; we will live eternally if we abide in Christ Jesus.

“To shew that the Lord is upright: he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him” (Psalm 92:15). The psalmist here manifests that the Lord is upright and just in all His ways. He proclaims God to be his rock; therefore, He is our rock – the Rock of our salvation.  We can stand firm in Him and on Him. He is solid and keeps us stable when all other ground is sinking sand. As trees of righteousness our eternal destiny and secure prosperity is in Him. What the Lord said He’ll do, He will fulfill it for “He is righteous in all his ways and holy in all his works.”  There is no unrighteousness in him. Thank God there isn’t because we are sinners and don’t deserve to live and Jesus die.  

Believers must continually abide in Christ Jesus, the vine to which we are attached, who anchors us by our faith and provides us with the nutrients necessary for us to live, grow, and become more productive so that we may be able to stand during storms of life. Yes, storms will come, and winds may blow, but we are to stand firm against the fiery dots of Satan, and do not be moved by his schemes. We may be at a very vulnerable place in our life, but we must refuse to abandon our faith in God. Hold on. ^“For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope” (Jeremiah 29:1).