Our beloved grand 48" diameter oak tree had an accident last week. On a calm, still night, half of it collapsed, falling away from the main cabin over the upper drive. Upon learning of this, my first response was gratitude. What a blessing that it fell when there was nothing there to be damaged; no people or structure. A friend made a keen observation: though visibly a strong, grand tree, it proved to be hollow inside which rendered it weakened. May this tree remind us of the importance of having a solid interior life; strengthened by the Lord in order to endure daily circumstances. I don't want to find myself with a hollow or shallow interior that would be subject to falling apart. Oh, the lessons God shares in His wilderness. Turning the mishap into opportunity...we will now have plenty of firewood!
Hollow Tree
Our beloved grand 48" diameter oak tree had an accident last week. On a calm, still night, half of it collapsed, falling away from the main cabin over the upper drive. Upon learning of this, my first response was gratitude. What a blessing that it fell when there was nothing there to be damaged; no people or structure. A friend made a keen observation: though visibly a strong, grand tree, it proved to be hollow inside which rendered it weakened. May this tree remind us of the importance of having a solid interior life; strengthened by the Lord in order to endure daily circumstances. I don't want to find myself with a hollow or shallow interior that would be subject to falling apart. Oh, the lessons God shares in His wilderness. Turning the mishap into opportunity...we will now have plenty of firewood!
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