The Lone Tree



The lone tree sits perched on the side of the mountain. Forests of trees are above it and beside it, but one tree stands alone on the slope side. How and why are my two questions regarding the tree. How did a seed find the perfect spot on the rocky terrain to plant itself and grow into an evergreen? Why aren’t other trees growing on the landscape with the beautiful view?

Did the tree allow the wind to carry its seed far away from its original home? Was it persistent in trying to find a crack in the rocks that would permit it to grow into the mature tree? Did it long to be different and extraordinary?  Did it want to have more the mundane lifestyle of the forest? Did it desire greatness and individuality?

As you know that tree probably had no decision making ability in where and how it grew, but we as free-will humans do have a choice. We can choose to be a part of the group; we can choose to be connected with the norm; we can choose if we want the safe zone. Or we can allow God to direct us to exciting places filled with wonder and excitement. 

God has created us to be individuals with different gifts, talents and personalities. Because of that He has a perfect plan for how He wants to use each of us in amazing, unique ways. So why do we often choose to be in the safety of the crowd, just doing the same thing that everyone else is doing? Do you want the dull, ordinary, routine life or will you ask God to catapult you into a new and different realm? It might not be the easiest way, but it will be exciting to be right in the center of His plan. Will you join the lone tree and me in being set apart?

For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10

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