![]() ![]() God repeated the promise, and Abram built an altar to the Lord (Genesis 12:6 – 7). A great oak tree awaited his arrival, probably Quercus coccifera, the Palestine or Kermes Oak, (Hebrew, ‘allown or ‘elown). So Abram went to Canaan, as God told him to do, and entered the land at Shechem. Not that he necessarily understood how, but Abram believed God had the power to do what he promised ( Romans 4:21). Matching all that we perceive of the oak tree is a linguistic connection in Hebrew: the same root word, El, is used for God and for oak, meaning “might,” strength,” “power.” When God told Abram he would be made into a great nation, Abram believed him. The story begins with one man, Abram, choosing to believe God. The tree’s traits reflect the story of God moving to restore the rightful relationship between God and people. God’s work of righteousness, setting all things right, is marked in Scripture with the oak tree. Imagine all things as they should be, set right. Spend a moment in the tree’s sturdy splendor. In the strength of its presence, under the protection of its canopy, the solid spread of its branches, its fortitude and permanence, sense the truth in Isaiah’s Word - righteousness - all set right. Go out to the mightiest oak in your landscape. ©2014 from God’s Word for Gardeners Bible They will be called oaks of righteousness,Ī planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.įertilize with: Genesis 12:6 – 7 Isaiah 6:13 Romans 4:13 – 25 May the oaks we pass by every day or plant in our yards become mighty reminders of God’s righteousness and His work to unite us. This week offers an excerpt from God’s Word for Gardeners Bible to focus our thinking and deepen our appreciation of the oak trees in our landscape-likely common trees planted all around us! The great assortment of acorns in the feature photo was gathered from just a few streets neighboring our home. Oak trees in Scripture signify the Lord’s righteousness, beginning with Abram’s choosing to believe God, move to the land God promised him, and build an altar upon arriving there, at the “Oak of Moreh.” Either way, the symbolism and connections yield layers of hidden treasure in God’s Word.Ĭentral to Lent is considering the magnitude of Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection, which has at its heart the matter of righteousness. Some trees along the way may be well-suited for your garden others may be more suitable the table, their fruits found easily in your grocers produce section. ![]() A Lenten Look at Trees features seven tree species, a sweeping journey from the Garden of Eden to palm’s Sunday prominence, preparing our hearts for the day Jesus hung on a tree.
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