Job 14:7-9
For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease. Though the root thereof wax old in the earth, and the stock thereof die in the ground; Yet through the scent of water it will bud, and bring forth boughs like a plant.

• DAILY READING John 21; 2 Chronicles 33; Psalm 89:1-18
Trees are important for the continual survival of man on earth. They provide food and shelter, help keep water clean, clean the air of toxins and supply various needs of man. However trees need access to water in order to survive.
Water is essential for the health of all plants. With most plants, if they do not get enough moisture, the signs are immediate. Leaves wilt and droop and colors changes.
Some of the world’s oldest trees have existed for thousands of years, due to their connection to water. Though the old trunk may die off after some years, but because the tree’s root remains connected to water, after a while this root will sprout a new trunk, which will again grow branches and leaves. This process is known as vegetable cloning, and through it many of the world’s oldest trees continue to survive, some having existed for thousands of years.
This is what The Bible clearly describes in Job 14:7 when it says ‘though the root thereof wax old in the earth, and the stock thereof die in the ground; Yet through the scent of water it will bud, and bring forth boughs like a plant’
The important thing for the tree’s continual survival, is its connection to water. The same thing happens when as a believer you are connected to The Word. No matter where you may fail or get cut down, God says you can rise again. Job 14:9 says ‘Yet through the scent of water it will bud, and bring forth boughs like a plant.’
‘Water’ in the above scripture refers to the Word of God, because Ephesians 5:26 says ‘That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word’.
The water represents the Word of God. Every encounter with God’s Word in any aspect of our lives, springs up a new beginning in that area. No matter how old any problem facing you may be, through connection to God’s Word your miracle will be delivered to you. The Word of God carries the wonder working power of God. And when you believe on His Word, then anything and everything is possible to you.
Even when men may have written you off, never forget that God has not written you off. As long as you are still joined to the living there is hope for you. You can still sprout again. You can still have your miracle.
Let go of the past and face the brighter future ahead of you. As apostle Paul said, forget those things that are behind you and press forward. Through connection to the water of God’s Word you shall surely rise and sprout again and bring forth fruit. Indeed there is hope for you because you are rooted in Christ!

PRAYER: Lord, by the power from your Word let every dead situation in my life be revisited and revived, let the good seed You have planted within me come alive for manifestation in this season in Jesus Name.

QUOTE
The study of The Word will keep shame and disgrace far from you.
[ADAPTED FROM THE BOOK FAITH CLASSICS]