Branches of New Beginnings
Branches of New Beginnings
Growing From What Seems Dead - Advent 2024 - Day 3
"And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD; And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears: But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth... The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid... They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea." (Isaiah 11:1-9 KJV)
Ever felt like your life resembles a cut-down tree – just a stump of what could have been? This prophecy speaks of new growth from what appears dead, of fresh starts from failed pasts. Just as a Branch grew from Jesse's seemingly dead family tree, new life can spring from your story.
God promised a leader filled with wisdom, understanding, counsel, and might. In recovery and reentry, these aren't just nice words – they're daily necessities. When your past says "predator," God says "peace." When society expects conflict, God creates harmony.
Your Growth Truth:
The same Spirit that filled this promised Branch offers you wisdom for your new life path, understanding for your relationships, counsel for your decisions, and might for your struggles.
Preparing Your Heart for Christmas:
Where do you need God's wisdom and understanding most today? What seemingly dead area of your life is ready for new growth?
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What area of your life is God bringing back to life?
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