But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever. Ps 52:8

Young tender plants are placed in a greenhouse to nurture them, strengthen them, and help them thrive through harsh to survival. The olive tree is an ancient plant natural to the Mediterranean region. It thrives in the warm habitat and abundant sunshine like that of a greenhouse. Our scripture passage illustrates to us the care and comfort found “in the house of God.” The house of God is where God is present. It where we can find and experience His mercy. Those who come to God can receive mercy for whatever the need. His mercy is tender to the brokenhearted, healing for the wounded, loving-kindness and gentle for all His children. His mercy is great and unmeasurable. His mercies are endless and never cease. Though we stray and linger from His presence at great lengths of time, He is ready to receive and forgive. His mercies are undeserved, “that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Rom 5:8). God’s mercies are true and faithful, compassionate, and new every morning (Lam 3:20-21). His mercy is trustworthy that the child of God can “trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.” Father, thank You for Your loving-kindness, tender mercies, and Your faithfulness that never ends. You are my light and my salvation. My hope and strength. I will trust in You. “Great is Thy faithfulness” (Lam 3:23). Father, into Your presence I go that I may find help, healing and hope, that Your eternal oil might flow in me and through me for Your glory. In the blessed Name of Jesus. Amen.