FBC Daily Devotions

Read Psalm 52:8-9.

This psalm ends with a beautiful picture of a life that lives in the shadow of the Almighty. Note the characteristics of this life:

I am like an olive tree – The NIV Study Bible notes that olive trees live for hundreds of years. They stand firm under years of harsh conditions. Note where he flourishes (v. 8a)

I trust in God’s unfailing love – God’s love is never ending, therefore He is trustworthy. And because God’s love is unfailing (never fails), note how long that trust continues (v. 8b).

I will praise You forever – Praising God will not end here, but will continue for eternity. A life entrusted to Him will amount to a life of praise for what He has done in our life.

In Your name I will hope – There is no other name that gives us hope. A life in Christ is never a hopeless one.

I will praise You in the presence of your saints – A congregation of like-minded followers of Christ ought to bring out the best praise we could ever experience in this world. There is no need to be shy in the presence of other saints.

To consider: Does this describe your life? Are you flourishing in the house of God? Are you trusting that His love will never fail you? Do you praise Him for what He has done in your life? Are you hoping in Him or some unsecure thing? Are you able to praise Him among other followers? Consider where you might be struggling, and as you prepare for a new year, pick one area you would like to work on.