What If I Was God’s Tree?

 

If I were God’s tree, what would I look like? Would I be strong, deeply rooted, and full of fruit? Or would I be struggling, with weak branches and no harvest?

Trees don’t get to choose where they are planted. They don’t decide the seasons they go through. They simply grow, drawing from their source, standing firm through storms, and bearing fruit when the time is right.

But what about me? If I am God’s tree, am I flourishing where He has planted me? Am I producing fruit in its season, or am I stagnant, unprepared, or resistant to growth?

Planted with Purpose

Psalm 1:3 says:

“He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper.”

If I am God’s tree, He has planted me with purpose. He has positioned me where I can receive nourishment and grow. My job isn’t to control the season or force the fruit—it’s to stay rooted, drawing from the life He provides.

God is the gardener. He knows when to prune, when to water, when to expose me to the sun, and when to let me rest. I don’t always understand His timing, but I can trust that He is preparing me for something greater.

What Fruit Am I Producing?

A tree is known by its fruit. If I belong to God, my branches should be full. But what kind of fruit am I bearing?

Galatians 5:22-23 tells me that the fruit of the Spirit should be evident in my life:

“Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.”

If I am God’s tree, do I bear these fruits consistently? Or am I only fruitful in certain seasons?

But fruit isn’t just personal character—it’s also what I produce in the lives of others. The Bible speaks of different types of fruit:

• The Fruit of Righteousness (Philippians 1:11) – Am I living a life that reflects God’s holiness?

• The Fruit of My Lips (Hebrews 13:15) – Do my words bring praise to God?

• The Fruit of Good Works (Colossians 1:10) – Am I serving others?

• The Fruit of Souls (John 15:16) – Am I leading people to Christ?

• The Fruit of Repentance (Matthew 3:8) – Do my actions show a transformed life?

If I am God’s tree, then my fruit should not only nourish me but also plant seeds in others, producing life beyond myself.

What Season Am I In?

Trees go through seasons. Sometimes they are full of fruit, sometimes they are bare. But even in the quiet seasons, they are not dead—they are preparing for what’s next.

If I am God’s tree, I may not always know what season I’m in, but I can trust that it is part of His plan. I don’t know the season or the fruit, but I know the Gardener.

• Am I in a season of growth?

• A season of pruning?

• A season of bearing fruit?

• A season of waiting?

Whatever the season, I must stay connected to my source. Jesus said in John 15:5, “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit.”

If I disconnect, I wither. But if I remain in Him, I will always be ready when the season changes.

This Is My Season—Don’t Miss It

Spring is near. If I am God’s tree, this is my time to prepare. The Gardener knows what He is doing.

But I must also be aware—seasons don’t wait.

I’ve learned that it’s possible to enjoy a season without bearing fruit. To be comfortable but unproductive. That’s not what I want.

The best way forward is to recognize the season and prepare for it—not by striving, but by staying open to what God is doing.

God is multitasking in my life. I may not see everything He’s growing in me, but I can trust that nothing is wasted. My fruit, my growth, my season—it’s all part of His plan.

So if I am God’s tree, I choose to be fruitful.

• I will stay rooted.

• I will allow Him to prune me.

• I will grow where I am planted.

• I will bear fruit in season and out of season.

Because when the harvest comes, I want to be ready.

God Loves His Trees

A gardener takes joy in a healthy, thriving tree, and God takes joy in us. He loves His trees. He waters us, prunes us, strengthens us, and patiently waits for the harvest.

No matter what season I am in, I can rest in this truth—I am loved, nurtured, and cared for by the One who planted me.