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