13. Those that be planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God. In the courtyards of oriental houses trees were planted, and being
thoroughly screened, they would be likely to bring forth their fruit to
perfection in trying seasons; in the same way, those who by grace are brought
into communion with the Lord will be likened to trees planted in the Lord’s
house, and will find it food to their souls. No heart has so much joy as that
which abides in the Lord Jesus. If someone abides in Christ, he brings forth
much fruit. Those who are rooted to the world do not flourish; those who send
forth their roots into the marshes of frivolous pleasure cannot be in a
vigorous condition; but those who dwell in habitual fellowship with God will
come to full growth, rich in grace, happy in experience, mighty in influence,
honored and honorable. No tree grows in God’s garden self-sown; once planted of
the Lord, we shall never be rooted up, but in his courts we shall take root
downward, and bring forth fruit upward to his glory forever.
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