“Their souls will atrophy, their achievements crumble into dust, because they said no to the revelation of God-of-the-Angel-Armies.” (Isaiah 5:24 Message)
My friend, Sue, has been growing a lime tree indoors. Several of the fruits dropped to the ground before maturity. This is a common sign of root rot--a condition that could be caused by unhealthy soil, a fungus, or poor drainage. After multiple transplantations into new pots with fresh soil, the plant is now holding on to its fruit.
Along with this interesting horticultural lesson, Sue shared some other insights with me: Plants are kind of like humans. If our roots are planted in unhealthy soil, we’re going to drop the spiritual fruit we’ve begun to grow. Things that replace our true, God-given identity--wealth, status, careers, labels we put on ourselves--all can lead to root rot.
God unveils mysteries constantly. Pay attention. Take time to contemplate and appreciate these lessons. Ignoring the revelations of the Lord leads to soul atrophy. Is your spirit thriving or degenerating? Check to see if you have replaced your true identity with something temporal. If your soul is wasting away, it is time to make some changes.
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