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

Cotton Wood Tree's Leaves Be Sensitive to the Spirit "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty." 2 Cor. 3:17 Going for a walk on Cliff drive with my family, we decided to take a rest on a stone wall. There was not much breeze. But I heard some rustling of some leaves. I looked up and saw the leaves of a cotton wood tree rustling in the breeze. All the other trees were still. The Cotton Wood tree's leaf pediole is such that any slight breeze will cause the leaf to flutter, because it is made thinner than normal. This brought to mind the concept that the Holy Spirit is not the rude task master but is gentle. If we are quiet and sensitive we can hear Him. If we are busy with the many things of the day we may miss God. When Elijah heard the sound of the gentle breeze, he knew it was God. He wrapped himself in his mantle and went to the entrance of the cave to hear God. The Holy Spirit is contrasted with might and power. "... not by might not by power, but by My Spirit, says the Lord of hosts." (Zech. 4:6) Strength comes by waiting. "He gives strength to the weary, and to him who lacks might He increases power. Though youth grow weary and tired, and vigorous young men stumble badly, yet those who wait for the Lord will gain new strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles, they will run and not get tired, they will walk and not become weary." (Isaiah 40:29-31) "Cease striving and know that I am God; ..." (Psalm 46:10) Keep watch for God to speak. (Hab. 2:1) Be ready when He does speak. Spiritual success relies on our sensitivity to God. ". . .in quietness and trust is your strength ..." (Isaiah 30:15) - - - Scott McCrae Home | Back to Top

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