3-15-07 Jeremiah 17: 7, 8

Jeremiah 17: 7, 8 (NAS)
Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD And whose trust is the LORD. For he will be like a tree planted by the water, That extends its roots by a stream And will not fear when the heat comes; But its leaves will be green, And it will not be anxious in a year of drought, nor cease to yield fruit.

Jeremiah 17: 7, 8 (NIVUS)
But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.

You are blessed! You have received divine favor and benefits from the Lord Jehovah, who gives you pleasure and happiness. You have also received advantages, such as peace of mind and forgiveness of your sin that other men have not received. You know that you are adored by the Most High God.

You are a strong man and a mighty warrior. Adonai has made you great and powerful. You prevail in all that you do, for the Lord has established His covenant with you. You, therefore, have bold trust and confidence in Him. He makes you secure, safe, and care free; He is your refuge, confidence, trust and security!

He has made you like a strong cedar tree that has been planted by water. It extends and directs it roots deep into the earth by a stream, causing it to stand firm and permanent. When the strongest heat of summer comes against it to attack it, this tree remains green and leafy. It continues to grow fresh and luxuriant. It does not fear or become anxious in a year or season of drought, destitution and death. It has no concern that it will be destroyed, but continues to produce fruit, as it was intended to do.

So rejoice and relax! If the enemy has turned up the heat, know that you will remain fruitful and increasing. You will receive the reward of your faith, for your roots have grown deep in the Word of the Lord!