About Being Connected

I've finally realised why I love trees because they remind me of what it's like to be connected to and trust in God.

Because trees are connected to their source, they are constantly being supplied with all the nutrients and energy they need which make them so vibrant and authentic.

I believe that's why everything trees do is so effortless.

Deciduous trees let go of their dead leaves effortlessly.  In early spring, new leaves sprout and fruits grow effortlessly.

Evergreen trees remain the same regardless of the weather or season.

Jesus told His disciples that if they abide in Him, they will bear much fruit.  He also said without Him, they can do nothing. (John 15: 5)

What did Jesus mean by "without  Me you can do nothing"?

Those who do not abide in Jesus or believe in Him as their Creator and Source are like bouquets of  flowers we buy at florists. Those flowers may look beautiful, but because they're no longer connected to their flower plants and have the plant's nutrients flowing through them, they're already dead. Within a few days, they will wither away.

In the same respect, those who do not abide in Jesus, follow Him or live by His teachings may appear to be prospering, but their soul will never be satisfied and they will be constantly looking for something to fill that vacuum that only Jesus can fill. 

Elsewhere, Jesus told His disciples that whoever believes in Him, even though they die, they will live just like deciduous trees appear to die in autumn and then spring back to life in early spring. Jesus also said those who live and believe in Him will never die. (John  11: 25-26) They will be like evergreen trees that are forever youthful and full of life.

I am connected to Jesus.

I believe in Jesus.

Jesus is my life.

Thank you, God, for giving us trees. ❤️

Here are some photos I took at the park on my way to work.

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Relevant Bible verses:

"Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?"" -John 11:25- 26

"Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me."John 14: 6

"I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing."  John 15:5












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