IIT UBF - University Bible Fellowship at IIT

Daily Bread

Key Verse: 52:8

First, the evil will be uprooted from the land (1-7). Doeg (1 Sam 22:6-23) reported David's whereabouts to king Saul who was bloodthirsty to kill David with prize money. Doeg seemed to prosper by destroying others with his harmful and deceitful word. But David did not envy him who loved evil. For such men are disgraces in the eyes of God. God will surely uproot him from the land of the living. People will say, "Here now is the man who did not make God his stronghold."

First, a flourishing olive tree (8-19). David was hunted down by Saul like a criminal. His life was at risk all the time. He looked very pathetic. But David was not discouraged by his situation but lived victoriously. He felt he was like an olive tree (symbol of victory and salvation) flourishing in the house of God, for he trusted in God's unfailing love forever and ever. When he had hope in God's name, he could praise God in the midst of troubles.

Prayer: Prayer: Lord, I will trust in you. Make me like a flourishing olive tree.

One Word: Like a flourishing olive tree!