But as for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Sovereign Lord my refuge…. –Psalm 73:28 NIV
What comes out of an orange when you squeeze it? Delicious orange juice. What do crushed olives produce? Oil that can be rejuvenating and even life-giving.This past year has been crushing for many. But as with oranges and olives, the crushing can produce delicious and even life-sustaining praise to God. Many of us are finding out how much we really know and trust Him. “God is so good” is becoming more than a trite catch-phrase.Indeed, He is the One who sustains us through the crushing. And that is enough reason to give Him resounding praise.
Lord, draw me closer to You through the crushing.
Lord, may Your sweet fragrance increase through me to others through the crushing.