The beginning of Jeremiah 17 makes clear that the sin of Judah was visible, since it had been engraved on their hearts.

Jeremiah 17 reminds us that when we trust in the Lord, we become like a tree with deep roots—steady and fruitful even in difficult seasons. This is only possible through God’s grace and the renewing work of the Holy Spirit.

Many of the fascinating facts I learned about trees come back to me whenever I think about staying connected to God.