A groundnut

A groundnut plant is not very tall and, unusually, has its fruit underground with little yellow flowers around the base. It takes about 40 days to develop and two layers have to be taken off the nuts before getting to the raw pure peanuts. It has made me think of the process involved in us developing into the person God wants us to be. I also love the imagery of the little yellow flowers, denoting happiness to me. This time develops perseverance, character and hope. (Romans 5:3-5)