TREES OF RIGHTEOUSNESS – THE PLANTING OF THE LORD

 You shall continue to make great progress despite the opposition against you because of the anointing of God's favour upon you. 

Good-life Devotional: TREES OF RIGHTEOUSNESS – THE PLANTING OF THE LORD

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

   Isaiah 61:3 declares that God’s people “shall be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.” A tree is known by its fruit (Matthew 7:17), and as God’s planting, we are expected to produce fruits that reflect His nature. These fruits of righteousness do not appear by accident; they grow from the seeds we sow.

   According to 2 Corinthians 9:10, God “supplies seed to the sower and bread for food, and will also supply and increase your store of seed and enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.” These seeds include the Word of righteousness we preach (Luke 8:11) and the financial resources we give for the advancement of the gospel (Philippians 4:17). Every time we share the gospel or support kingdom work, we are planting seeds that will transform lives and society for the better.

   Over time, consistent sowing results in us being “filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God” (Philippians 1:11). When righteousness flourishes, society enjoys peace and stability, for “righteousness exalts a nation” (Proverbs 14:34).

Jesus said, “Abide in Me…and you will bear much fruit” (John 15:5). As we remain rooted in Christ and faithful in sowing righteous seeds, we grow into strong trees that provide shade, fruit, and life to others. Let us keep planting—through preaching, giving, and living God’s Word—until the earth is filled with the beauty of His righteousness (Habakkuk 2:14).

You are God’s planting—keep sowing, keep growing, keep transforming lives!

  In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and grace to give towards God's work. 

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome poverty.

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