Old Trees, New Leaves

Psalm 92 is a banger. It’s unique in the Psalter, being the only Psalm dedicated explicitly to the holy day of rest. It’s a good one for reclining upon the Lord’s bosom. Among other nuggets of heavenly wisdom, the psalmist drops this gem about the righteous in verse 14:

They still bear fruit in old age; they are ever full of sap and green…

An old, seasoned Christian is a formidable creature to behold. While our bodies may be weakening, our spiritual vibrancy shines through. Let those of us who are not yet aged take heed to this wisdom and get planted alongside the flourishing trees of God’s people. As one of our own poets has said,

As long as the love and the trust is there, we’re gonna grow, like a plant.