slow and steady

Your Kingdom began by a death on a cross...You could have rescued Yourself at any point but You did not...You kept the course, committed to the Father's plan...quite unfathomable for a martyr Who could free Himself at will.

It is no different now, for me...stay the course, be consistent, patient, steady...growth happens over time. Psalm 92 hits this, in v7, "Though the wicked spring up like grass"...this is fast, because we all know how quickly grass grows! Yet v8-9, "But You oh Lord are on high forever...behold, your enemies shall perish." Then v10, "But my horn, emblem of excessive strength and stately grace, You have exalted like that of a wild ox; I am anointed with fresh oil."

Steady...v12 uses a tree to make the point. A tree's growth is quite opposite of grass. A tree is slow and steady whereas grass is almost out of control. "The uncompromisingly righteous shall flourish like the palm tree, be long-lived, stately, upright, useful, and fruitful; they shall grow like a Cedar in Lebanon, majestic, stable, durable, and incorruptible"...because v13, "Planted in the house of the Lord, they shall flourish in the courts of our God."

Just like training the body physically requires patience and commitment and time, so does Your work...in my life, through my life, in others lives...but You are at work, and I can rest in this.

Slow and steady, just like the palm trees here. And I am planted in You, this is why I can know this.

Slow and steady, a result of Your grace...v14, "Growing in grace they shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be full of sap, spiritual vitality, and rich in the verdure (flourishing), of trust, love and contentment"...all signs of maturity, timely growth, nothing quick that will not last but one that is aged with time, a strong foundation, still reaping fruit throughout time, that will last.

Then my life becomes a "memorial" (v15) to the Lord...revealing that You are upright and faithful to Your promises, my Rock and righteousness.

Slow and steady...