** Firman Tuhan: Mazmur 52:10 **
"Tetapi aku ini seperti pohon Zaitun yang menghijau di dalam rumah Allah; aku percaya akan kasih setia Allah untuk seterusnya dan selamanya."
Pohon zaitun membutuhkan waktu lama untuk bertumbuh dan dapat mencapai usia ribuan tahun. Pohon ini nyaris tidak dapat binasa karena, jika ditebang, akarnya akan kembali bertunas. Rahasia kesuburan dan ketangguhan pohon ini adalah akarnya yang panjang dapat menembus jauh ke dalam tanah. Pohon ini pun memiliki kemampuan memulihkan diri yang luar biasa. Pada musim kering pohon zaitun menjadi layu, namun tunggulnya masih dapat hidup lagi. Ketika hujan turun, dahan baru akan muncul dari akarnya.
Daud juga memandang situasi hidupnya sebagai bagian dari proses pertumbuhan iman, agar semakin tangguh dan berkualitas. Ia percaya Allah memegang kendali, maka ia yakin dapat bertahan dalam segala kondisi. Termasuk ketika Ahimelek dan para imam serta penduduk Nob dibunuh setelah Saul mendapat laporan dari Doeg bahwa Daud menemui Ahimelek. Dalam keadaan terancam dan geram, Daud menyerahkan pengadilan sepenuhnya pada Allah. Ia yakin akan tetap terpelihara dan bertahan hidup seperti pohon zaitun yang menghijau di rumah Allah.
Segala peristiwa, baik yang membahagiakan maupun yang mengecewakan, adalah bagian dari proses pertumbuhan iman dan pembentukan karakter kita. Kita dapat meneladani sikap Daud yang menyerahkan segala situasi kepada Tuhan. Allah tidak hanya memampukan kita untuk bertahan, namun juga membuat iman kita bertumbuh.
Segala sesuatu ada dalam kendali-Nya dan tidak ada satu kekuatan pun
yang dapat mengubah rencana-Nya atas hidup kita
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** Scripture: Psalm 52:10 **
** Scripture: Psalm 52:10 **
"But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God; I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever."
Olive trees take a long time to grow and can reach thousands of years old. This tree can hardly perish because, if it be cut down, its roots going back to germinate. Fertility secrets and toughness of this tree are long roots can penetrate deep into the ground. This tree also has the ability to recover outstanding. In the dry season the olive tree to wither, but the stump still be alive again. When it rains, a new branch will emerge from its roots.
David also sees his situation as part of the process of growth of faith, to be more resilient and quality. He believes God is in control, then he is sure to survive in all conditions. Including when Ahimelek and priests as well as residents of Nob killed after Saul received a report of Doeg that David met Ahimelek. In a state threatened and furious, David gave the court entirely on God. It sure would be maintained and survive like a green olive tree in the house of God.
All events, both happy and disappointing, is part of the process of spiritual growth and formation of our character. We can emulate the attitude of David, who gave every situation to God. God has not only enabled us to survive, but also make our faith grow.
David also sees his situation as part of the process of growth of faith, to be more resilient and quality. He believes God is in control, then he is sure to survive in all conditions. Including when Ahimelek and priests as well as residents of Nob killed after Saul received a report of Doeg that David met Ahimelek. In a state threatened and furious, David gave the court entirely on God. It sure would be maintained and survive like a green olive tree in the house of God.
All events, both happy and disappointing, is part of the process of spiritual growth and formation of our character. We can emulate the attitude of David, who gave every situation to God. God has not only enabled us to survive, but also make our faith grow.
Everything is in His control and no one else can change
the strength of His plan for our lives
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