Written by Uyoyou Christiana Charles-Iyoha
The palm tree with
its several varieties is said to one of the richest trees. This is because of
the several uses to which about every part of the tree can be put to. The palm
tree has multiple uses; it is used for making brooms, baskets, mats, brushes,
etc. Every part of the palm tree is
useful as nothing is wasted. The fruit which is noted for its sweetness also
has many uses.
There are over two
thousand species of the palm tree but in this context, the date palm will be
used. The palm tree has an average size of forty to fifty feet. The very tall
ones get to a hundred feet and last for hundreds of years, say about four
hundred years. The palm tree is noted for its hidden life – no amount of
tampering destroys it. This speaks of stability and durability. It is also not easy to uproot a palm tree.
This is because it has a deep tap root that travels down for nourishment which
explains why it is usually not affected by drought except in very severe cases
of drought. The root of the palm tree is
deep and goes deep into the soil until it strikes the spring of water and then
feeds the entire tree with water therefore making the tree fruitful. The palm
tree is thus evergreen, always fresh and beautiful. You can also have such
eternal freshness in Jesus mighty name, daily blossoming, bearing fruit and
attractive. Please see Psalm 92 verse 12, Psalm 125 verse 1 and Psalm 1 verse
3. This also speaks of continuity in fruit bearing meaning that your life
becomes sweeter each day in Jesus mighty name. Fatness refers to wealth,
prosperity and riches while flourishing refers to spontaneous and luxurious
growth.
