And the Trees of the Field

What can Jesus’ parable of a mustard tree tell us about His work in our lives?
What would it mean for us, like David, to flourish like olive trees in the house of our God?
And why should we be encouraged that it was a fig tree Jesus saw Nathanael resting beneath?

In this thirty-day devotional, Nicki Copeland explores the presence and symbolism of trees in the Bible and in everyday life. A gentle and wise guide, she reveals what they can tell us about God’s character and His amazing redemption plan for humankind, from Genesis all the way to Revelation.

There are questions for reflection for either personal or group study, along with a journalling page for your thoughts and responses. As you read, open your heart to God and allow Him to soothe your soul.

‘And the Trees of the Field, beautifully written by Nicki Copeland, is an absolute delight. Filled with biblical wisdom and oozing inspiration to encourage spiritual growth, it’s a book that is destined to be read again and again. Who would have thought that God could speak so clearly through trees?’
Catherine Campbell, speaker and author of Journey with Me and Rainbows for Rainy Days

‘Nicki Copeland takes us on a unique journey, offering time and space to pause under different trees, and find treasure along the way. Gentle, encouraging, and hope-full, this book is a real gem.’
Emily Owen, author and speaker

‘Like sap flowing through a tree, so will these daily devotions flow through your soul to feed you. Nicki has a great way of drawing you in, like you are sitting with a best friend chatting through life, then asks you to reflect on what you have read in deep and profound ways. So why not sit with Nicki each day for the next thirty days and see how the trees in the Bible can minister to the deepest parts of your life?’
Rev Philip Amos, Baptist Minister

‘No one image can offer more than a glimpse of God and the relationship open to us to share with him.  However, in this set of “thirty biblical reflections to restore your soul”, Nicki brings us her personal and, to some extent, autobiographical reflections on The Trees of the Field, sharing from her own experience the way God has spoken to her but in a way that challenges the reader to look to God for what He is saying to them.
‘Each reflection takes a short scripture passage to reflect on and a narrative from the writer’s perspective.  She draws the reader in, leading them not just to a reflection on the scripture itself, but also to the ways that God reveals Himself in the ordinary, everyday life of circumstance. The reader is encouraged to see that God is the one who reaches out and longs for us to be “restored in soul”.  The practical guide and questions given at the end of each reflection open the way for further personal or group study and reflection.’
Rev Maureen Hider, Baptist Minister (retired) and Moderator of the Central Baptist Association