Tree of Righteousness

Host- Lucretia Jordan/ Music - Pianist Michelle Love The Book of Psalms, written by King David, emphasizes the importance of walking in God's ways. It reminds us to delight in His law and have faith in Him. Just as a tree needs water and sunlight to thrive, we need God to satisfy our souls and give us strength. Spending time with Him will make us shine and prosper. We should trust in Him, commit our ways to Him, and delight in His ways. In addition, it suggests going for a healthy walk and doing stretches. We should always remember that God is ever present and blesses us. The Book of Psalms wonderfully shares the God-inspired writings of King David. Psalms 1 speaks about how we are blessed if we walk in His way. That command and promise is clear. People in our society express themselves and have a lot to say. Many times there is no mention of God and how we want to make a positive difference in our lives. The word says, delight yourself in the law of the Lord and in His law. Thus he meditates, yes, day and night. Since we have a personal relationship with Him, He is committed 24-7 to us. Have faith as you seek His way. You will experience great pleasure, satisfaction, and happiness. However, even in life's difficult times, Psalms 19 and 7, the law of the Lord is perfect at converting the soul. The testimony of the Lord is sure. Listen, why? It's simple. Psalms 1. Our lives will symbolize like a tree planted by the rivers of water. Now, let us think about a natural tree for a moment. In school we learned that trees, like all other living things, need food, water, and nutrients to survive. If a tree does not receive these basic needs, it will begin to show signs of being sick. The tree trunk may begin to crack or develop holes. Branches will be weak, hang low, and not support new growth. The natural man is considered in the group of other living things. What makes man further unique is that we also have a living soul. If we need water naturally, we can get a bottle of water and drink until satisfied. If we ever experience dehydration, we may have to solicit medical attention to nurse back to health. Spiritually, God symbolizes as the living water that never runs dry. Before we came to God, we were spiritually dry. He is the only one that can be our salvation and satisfy our thirsty souls. Hallelujah! The plants, the animals, and mankind all need the sun, S-U-N, to give life to the plants that grow. All life receives nourishment by consuming the plants to exist, grow, and survive. The more time you spend with him, the brighter he will shine out of you. You will become stronger and wiser in him because you regard his wisdom and counsel over all others. In California, there is a lake called Bass and it is so beautiful. As you enjoy the lake, at its peak level, during certain times of year, you may notice a lone tree out in the middle of the lake, seemingly growing off the water. It is the oddest sight to see. This lone tree is getting all the nourishment though it needs to survive from the water, sun, and soil deep down. Verse 3 of Psalms chapter 1 proclaims, And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water that breatheth forth his fruit in this season. His leaf also shall not wither and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. Others will notice and admire the joy from inside that radiates on your contents, your very face. This is truly the way of the righteous and we claim every bit of this promise in Jesus name. We delight ourselves in the Lord and he will give us, hallelujah, the desires of our hearts. Let's pray for God's kind of faith today and believe that you have everything that you need to live a successful Christian life. You give us the power to become the sons and daughters of God. We will be careful to practice delighting ourselves in your ways as we grow in the knowledge of our Savior Jesus Christ. Others will see your light shining through us. They'll see how elegant you are. We pray also Psalms 3745. Delight yourself also in the Lord and he shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord. Trust also in him and he shall bring you to pass. In Jesus name, Amen. Are you ready for your healthy tip today? Take someone with you and go for a healthy 30 minute walk. Your heart and your body will thank you. But before you do that, we would like for you to do a pre-stretch. Plant your feet shoulder width apart firmly on the floor or ground. Stretch your arms out in front of you for the count of 10 and bend. Stretch your arms overhead as if to touch the ceiling for the count of 10 and down. Stretch your arms out to both sides as if to touch the side wall for the count of 10 and down. Repeat this three times. Make sure to inhale through your nose and exhale through your mouth. Our Father is ever present. This is Lucretia Jordan. We would also like to acknowledge our guest today, Odell Jordan. Thank you for being with us. Our podcast was made possible by the generous support of Wiley and Matthew Anderson on prayer and sharing, invitation to intercede, and prayer for our nation on Facebook. And also, New Generation Christian Family Matters podcast for making our presentation possible to you today. God bless you as our prayer.