Jeremiah 17:7-8 NIV — But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. They will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the way stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.

This week we have pondered being present in today and making the most of now. Yesterday I challenged you to be the hands and feet of Christ within the mundane routines of your day. Were you able to find ways to share Christ with those in your daily path? 

Today’s scripture encourages us to bear fruit, even when heat or drought comes. So, even when I feel like an issue is unfair, I should bear fruit. Even when I feel like a situation is hopeless, I should bear fruit. Even when a person treats me unkindly, I should bear fruit.

What about you? What is your current situation? Where has God planted you? Are you dealing with an unfair issue? Does your situation seem hopeless? Has someone treated you unfairly? Trust in the Lord. Do not fear when heat comes and never fail to bear fruit.

What kind of fruit will you bear?

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for Your daily strength. Help me to stay focused and trust in You so I may bear fruit. May the fruit I produce be a taste of Your sweet love and mercy. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.