“But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God’s unfailing love for ever and ever. For what you have done I will always praise you in the presence of your faithful people. And I will hope in your name, for your name is good.”
- Psalm 52:8-9 -

Through this Psalm we see that David teaches that the evil ones will be uprooted, facing everlasting destruction (v 5,8), whereas David, depicted as an olive tree, signifies security, well-being and deep roots. David’s dismay and anger are well-founded, but he made the choice to trust in the steadfast love of the Lord, bearing righteous fruit, to act in line with God-given principles. David hopes for vindication in the future, but vengeance is not his. He is to serve as he is commanded, to follow as the Lord leads. Saul has trusted in wealth, power, and evil – earthly temporal fantasies, whereas David can flourish in spite of injustice, for God is trustworthy in unfailing love. To hope in his name is to live eternally (vs 8,9).

Apply: How do we respond to the injustice around us? Are we acting, speaking, and standing on God’s Word, or simply walking by?

Prayer: Gracious Lord, in all that concerns me, help me to rest in your wisdom, your patience, your love.

(A Summary from Encounter with God).