Lessons From Orchids
Hi, I’m Joni Eareckson Tada, and I love flowers. The other day when my co–worker Evalerie was admiring my pot of orchids, she mentioned that hers weren’t looking as great. Well, it’s because Evalerie forgot to “stake” her orchids. You see, orchids do not naturally grow upwards. In the wild, orchids often root themselves on trees and then they grow sideways; they grow downward — that’s their natural tendency. So, in order to keep an orchid stem from slumping, you gotta tie it to a stake in order to guide its growth upward. If not, the weight of the flowers will eventually break the stem. And you know what? We’re not much different from orchids, are we? Unless guided, we tend to go wayward, even downward. It’s why I love the wise words of Proverbs 3, “In all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Remember, “stake” yourself to Jesus and your path will be straight up.
A Spectacle of Glory
God does not choose to display His glory through burning bushes; He chooses you! This inspiring, year-long devotional by Joni Eareckson Tada, focuses on your Heavenly Father, how He cares for you every day, and how His love enables you to live as a spectacle of His glory.
