(S)cripture-
Ps. 52:8 But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God's unfailing love for ever and ever.
(O)bservation-
If we stand on God's word then we too can be like the olive tree. The olive tree is very hardy, lives for hundreds of years, is not easily uprooted, and bears lots of fruit when it flourishes. In a similar way, when we trust and obey and abide in God we will not be uprooted when hard times come and the winds of temptation and evil blow. When we flourish in righteousness before God then we bless others with the fruit we bear and can provide shade to those facing the scorching heat of his world. God's love for His people is unfailing - as believers we can all be assured of our salvation through the Blood of the New Covenant, which is Christ, because God is supremely trustworthy.
(A)pplication-
I place my hope in our Living God and know that my future is secure through the atoning blood of Christ who obediently went to the cross and redeemed all who believe by His death and resurrection. I want to be like the olive tree - by the power of God to be able to withstand the hard times and winds of temptation and evil and to be a blessing to others with the fruit I bear and the shade I can provide.
(P)rayer-
Father God, I trust in You completely and please help me to flourish according to Your will so that I can bring You glory. May I be a blessing to others - not for any selfish reason I may have but in complete obedience to You as I am led by Your Holy Spirit. Help me to be Kingdom-focused in all I do - to understand the work that You have laid out for me to do on this earth and to be a good and faithful servant in actually doing it. Lord God, I praise and thank You for Your unfailing love. I am truly blessed and I pray these things in Jesus' name, Amen.
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