Have you had 15 seconds of fame? Are you still waiting for it to happen? Maybe
you don’t want the attention and feel more comfortable standing in the shadows.
Is it possible to enjoy both?
I think everybody will have a moment of “fame” at some point
in their life. It may be showing off talents for many to see or being the
center of attention when a presentation flops, however fame isn’t always a
positive experience.
Trees seem to have a good balance between fame and staying
the shadows. In the springtime, they sprout new buds and produce some
spectacular flowers that attract the attention of many creatures. During the
summer, their lush green foliage can be easily overlooked because it’s everywhere.
In the fall, their magnificent color change draws people outdoors to catch a
picture of the beautiful scenery. During the winter months when the nights are
long and their branches are bare, trees are more subtle. Even during times of
subtleness, trees have a way of supporting other things in having their moment.
One of my favorite sights is the horizon just before sunrise.
As the sky starts to turn from black to a deep blue, the plain, dark silhouette
of trees helps accentuate the color scheme. Slowly, the deep blue sky lightens,
and when the clouds cooperate, the sky glows with a combination of yellow and
orange. Once again, the dark silhouette of trees helps to accentuate the
beautiful canvas…sometimes being in the shadows helps others to shine.
Matthew 23:12 Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, whoever
humbles himself will be exalted.
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