The Wisdom of Trees
That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither—whatever they do prospers.—Psalm 1:3 (NIV)
When they were finally tired of mocking him, they took off the robe and put his own clothes on him again. Then they led him away to be crucified.—Matthew 27:31 NLT
Good Friday is a solemn day for reflection. Jesus died because He loved us. He became the atonement for our sins so that we would know the power of love through forgiveness—so that we could have eternal life.
Dear Lord, give me eyes to see the triumph of the cross.
That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither—whatever they do prospers.—Psalm 1:3 (NIV)
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.—Psalm 19:1 (NIV)
In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.—Ephesians 6:16 (NIV)