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The Useful Olive Tree

The Useful Olive Tree

During a recent visit to Israel, my attention was drawn to a dirt lot, somewhere in the middle of the Judean region. The lot was filled with what looked like rough pieces of wood lying in disorganized piles. I assumed that they were lumberyard rejects, and inquired of their purpose. Our guide explained that they were actually olive trees. To my amazement, he began to explain that these stumps would be planted and watered. Soon this abandoned field would be a beautiful grove of olive trees. He shared with us how durable the olive tree is and how it is used in these three ways:
1. Olive oil is used in cooking and to burn in lamps.
2. The wood from the olive tree is used in building.
3. The olive is used for food.

A Christian can become very profitable by planting himself in the middle of God’s Word and being watered by the Word.

Submitted by Michael Creed
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