Thomas-The-Tree

There is a particular tree in the backyard that is named Thomas, Strange that this tree and only this tree had longtime remained dormant, All the other trees were budding and expressing fruitful promise, Producing and flourishing with buds in the midst of foliage garment. Many weeks it was lifeless while others were showing growth’s lineup, If it had died, why not just cut it down and dig up the dead trunk, Previous owner said to give it time, give it time, it would catch up, And sure enough it did; it just had a sluggish display of *****. Thomas was not present when Jesus appeared to three plus seven, That was the basis for dubbing the failing plant, Thomas-the-tree, Thomas was slow coming around to believe Jesus had risen, As the languid tree was slow in awakening to Spring’s beauty. Nevertheless, once Thomas has seen Jesus, he caught up quickly, By Pentecost, he had made up for lost time hiding and shaking, A most dedicated disciple after he revived rightly, Bearing a witness as strong as when Thomas-the-tree awakens. It reminds of when Jesus announced after Lazarus had died, “Are there not twelve hours of daylight?” Said the Lord, Author of the day, Anyone who walks in the daytime will not stumble,” He replied, For they see by this world’s light”; so hear His word of eternal sway. There is urgency in following Jesus, and for good reason, Procrastinating Christians don’t get far letting their faith decline, Thomas was a learner who showed courage in following Jesus, He knew that time was precious, too valuable to fall behind. Thomas-the-tree now bears foliage as full as all the other trees, Giving encouragement that God’s grace allows us all to catch up, Thomas-the-tree reminds that we can trust a truth to great degree, Though there are times we fall behind, Jesus gives us time to grow up (Inspired by a true experience of my pastor, Dr. Len Keever, Pastor of First Baptist Church, Dunn, NC, who named a tree, Thomas-the-tree)