THE TREES OF THE FIELD

The colors of life are in the fall
where God’s bright truths are shown to all.
The trees of the field will clap their hands
and spread God’s love throughout the lands.
 
The warmest brown leaves tell it straight,
"All have sinned and tend to hate."
The red shiny leaves sing of love
that comes from God who reigns above.
 
The brightest orange leaves make all see:
“Christ bore all iniquity.”
And pure yellow leaves will give a smile
to be with Him in just a while.
 
The colors of fall are rich to see
the Painter of Eternity.
The trees of the field, forever true,
display God’s love for me and you.

 

For ye shall go out with joy,
and be led forth with peace:
the mountains and the hills
shall break forth before you into singing,
and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.
Isaiah 55:12

 

 

THE TREES OF THE FIELD

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 5:8

What a love towards us from Jesus! All of the Bible proclaims God’s love to us!

Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle tree: and it shall be to the LORD for a name, for an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off.

Isaiah 55:13

Adam and Eve originally experienced a creation different than today. The good ground, however, became cursed and produced thorns and thistles as a result of their sin. But there will be a return to a thorn-less ground and thistle-free living in the place Jesus is preparing for those who love Him. Paradise is the place where fir and myrtle trees grow. In Heaven and for the LORD’s renown, eternal goodness thrives.

In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

John 14:2

If trees of the field could clap their hands, they would make a loud noise. If mountains and hills could burst into song, that would be thunderous. What makes these trees and mountains respond so well? Isaiah explains earlier in chapter 55 that the reason for their joy is the acceptance of God’s invitation to salvation. Happiness is yielding seed from what was sown. Contentment is being nourished from the bread chosen to eat and satisfied from the water selected to drink. With our decision to have faith in God’s Son, Jesus Christ, we rejoice at the acceptance of salvation offered.

For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Romans 10:12-13

The Lord Jesus is rich to those who call on Him. God can hear our prayer petition. He is able to answer, to heal and to provide for the believing heart. Creator God knows everyone, and their heart.

For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor come to mind.

Isaiah 65:17

The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, and the lion shall eat straw like the bullock: and dust shall be the serpent’s meat. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, saith the LORD.

Isaiah 65:25

There are amazing descriptions of the new Jerusalem coming down out of Heaven from God in Revelation 21. The city of pure gold and the wall made of jasper, among other precious stones, must be worth seeing. Living in a sin-free environment is worth today’s toils and persecutions against the Christian faith. The span of our lifetime is small compared to eternity. God divinely inspires across time as He purposes. I encourage you to read Isaiah 65:17-25 for more glimpses of Heaven.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

Psalm 23:6

By the edge of the woods, I see the beautiful autumn colors of the maple trees and purple flowers in the field. Last night’s frost has brought the colors out and they will continue to brighten through the fall season. What a vivid time of year!

As Isaiah did many times, may we call upon our Heavenly Father in prayer. May we cross into Heaven with singing and clapping. May we enter with joy and be led forth in His peaceful kingdom. God is able to help those who call on Him with great goodness.