Psalm 52:8. “But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.”
A GREEN OLIVE TREE.
Lying words are quite commonplace, Particularly when the two are not face-to-face. But behind one’s back, when they think it is an advantage, They use destroying words and dump them like garbage On some unsuspecting ear or one with an evil plan, To bring another down or get back at a man – Not caring perhaps that God Himself hears all, And at some future time, He will surely call Into His presence each one to give an account – The false words spoken will then come out.
When this happens to you, there’s not much to say, The lying tongue will get its comeuppance yet someday. Just stay where you are and faithfully stay the course – It is more important to your calling than some other choice. The olive tree grows where the soil is dry – Its roots go deep, knowing water is nearby. That tree will bring forth fruit, and it will remain, Not adversely affected by the brambles around – But drawing its sustenance from deep in the ground.
There will be times in life when others will oppose, And use a lying tongue, hoping it will expose Some failure and some fault that in a green tree lies – Using the words, you said perhaps, but subtly, in disguise. You know, and God knows too, what you meant when you spoke them. So, don’t spend time fighting back when someone your words bend. Be like the green olive tree; it is God who gave it life – Just quietly let God be God, and let Him deal with the strife. Trust in His mercy that lasts forever – do not be dismayed – Fulfill your calling, do your work, and give God all the praise.
“To some, there is no beauty in an olive tree, O God, but in Thy wisdom, it was made with the ability to live long, bring forth fruit for many years, and provide all that is needed for good health in its oil. May I bring some fruitfulness and health to others in my older years! In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”