The Small Tree

"This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast and one which enters within the veil," Hebrews 6:19

A small young tree was growing all alone in a vast open land.It faced many powerful winds. The tree said to the Lord, “If I go through one more powerful gust I will surely be uprooted and moved away.”  His maker whispered, “Stand strong, spread your roots and anchor them deep in the soil. You will understand one day.”

It faced many severe winters. The tree said to the Lord, “If I go through one more spell like this the snow and ice will surely break me and all my branches”. His maker said, “Go with the flow. Shed your leaves and become supple. You will understand one day”

It faced many severe droughts. The tree said to the Lord, “If I go through one more period like this I will surely die of thirst”. His maker said, “Dig your tap root deep down into the soil. You will understand one day”

One day it dawned on the tree that it had managed to withstand the storms and mature into a tough giant tree, no longer afraid of the elements.

Anchor yourself in Jesus, shed all unnecessary luggage, cede to his control, and tap deep into the living waters. Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass… It’s about learning how to dance in the rain”. Vivian Green“

This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, a hope both sure and steadfast and one which enters within the veil,” Hebrews 6:19

Friday the 2nd  of March is World Prayer Day and the Theme this year “Let Justice Prevail” was prepared by the Women of Malaysia.What are you doing to further justice where you are? Spare a thought for the oppressed, those who feel forgotten and sidelined by the corruption, selfishness and intolerance in society.

Let Justice Prevail

“The LORD loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of his unfailing love.” Psalm 33:5 (N.I.V.)

Let Your Light Shine

Justice is fairness; moral rightness; conformity to truth, fact and sound reason; right to dignity and respect; right to equal opportunities and outcomes, and the full appreciation of the human condition.
The Lord commands justice and we have a Christian duty to push for it. Like the persistent widow in Luke 18:1-8, we need to be persistent in seeking for justice in the world. Let us not shut our eyes to voiceless victims of oppression and violence, victims of inequality and abuse, victims of unjust and biased cultural, religious and legal practices, and unrighteous dealings fueled by corruption and greed.
Everywhere there are people who are broken in body, mind and spirit and we need to take righteous action. . “And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?” Luke 18: 7-8.
Let us put our wishes for justice to the Lord in prayer

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Justice and power must be brought together, so that whatever is just is powerful, and whatever is powerful may be just”
Blaise Pascal
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