Daily Manna

Key Verse

“The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon” (Psalm 92:12)

TEXT — Psalm 92:1-15

Message

There are about 2,600 species of palm trees. The date palm produces over 300 pounds of dates annually. The African oil palm, widely cultivated in the tropics, gives a higher oil yield per hectare than any other oil plant. Historically, the palm tree has been called the representative tree of Palestine. It has stood through the years as a symbol of the land of our Lord. At the triumphal entry when Jesus made His famous entry into the city of Jerusalem before His death, the people broke off palm branches and waved them in front of Him.

It was time for them to praise the Most High God, who shows forth His loving-kindness in the morning and His faithfulness every night. He anoints His servants with fresh oil, makes them grow like the cedars of Lebanon and flourish like the palm trees. The righteous will remain relevant throughout their days and fruitful until old age.

The blessing of the Lord makes us rich, and He brings no sorrow with it (Proverbs 10:22). When grace speaks on our behalf, we overcome all challenges and become a blessing even to those who hate us. The fruit of our lives, like the cedar and the palm tree, become a benefit that is invaluable and unalterable.

As the year ends, our usefulness and value should continue to endure. And we shall abide in eternal relevance in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Thought for the day

Keep on shining and flourishing.

• Bible
• in one year
• EZEKIEL 47-48 (Read By Alexander Scourby)