An old saying among orchardists is, “The most heavily laden branches always bow the lowest on the tree.” The Lord’s faithfulness to us doesn’t ever change…regardless of our actions. He is always loving, generous, gentle, gracious, and compassionate. And the result is a overwhelming of our soul…humbling our haughty heart, crumbling our tough outer crust, and pulverizing our pride. As Proverbs 25:15 tells us, “A gentle tongue can break a bone.” And the Lord’s unrelenting mercy can crush the most vilest of sinners, and flood the most arrogant with His lovingkindness…bringing them down in self-awareness of their folly & need for a Savior.