Viewing The House

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

This Psalm was written when a servant of Saul, who had been at the Tabernacle, reported to Saul that David had been there. According to the heading of the Psalm, Saul’s servant said that David visited the house of Ahimelech. David called it the house of God.

The result, Saul killed the High Priest, and all but one of his family. David rescued, and protected that man. He also recognized not only the importance of the house, but of the Priest of the house.

The difference between Saul and David’s view of both the house and man of God is prevalent throughout their lives. Saul was introduced to Samuel, as a young man, by another servant. David was a servant of God from singing in the field, to standing against a giant.  

I support my Pastor, first because he is my Pastor. Second, out of love, friendship, and loyalty. First though, I recognize, he is the man of God. A man yes, but more importantly, a man of God.  

How you view your relationship with the Church, will affect how you view your relationship with your Pastor, as well as the other way around. This month is Pastor Appreciation Month.  

Take some time to thank God, for your Church, and it’s leaders. Then take some time, and tell them thank you for all they do. The difference they make lifts our perspective, and causes us to focus on The God of the house.