Spiritual Tree Planters

 Isaiah 60-62; John 1 

“The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God…They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord…”

Isaiah 61:1-3

The equipping and anointing of the Holy Spirit on the servants of the Lord is a difference-maker. We are privileged to participate in the salvation, healing, freedom, and empowerment of people so their lives are never the same. Like planting “oaks of righteousness” which grow into towering, strong trees, the salvation of people affects their environment, their family, friendships, and workplace. Experiencing the life of Christ in salvation transforms the cultural ecosystem around us. Those filled with the Spirit of God and are anointed to live and share the gospel are spiritual “tree planters,” transforming environments for the glory of God.

“Lord Jesus, fill me again with your Spirit, and plant trees of life and make “oaks of righteousness” of your people today, for your glory.”