What We Can Learn From the Olive part 1

Today I wanted to share a brief quotation found in this awesome book. This is just a tiny gem found in this book. But I thought it would be SO very helpful to any of you who may be going through trying times right now. Do you feel pressed on all sides? Keep reading and receive some encouragement. :O) 

The Crushing Times Are Necessary Times 

"First, in order to be fruitful, the olive tree has to have both the east wind and the west wind. The east wind is the dry, hot wind from the desert. This is a harsh wind. So harsh that it can blow over green grass and make it completely wither in one day. (The east wind is also the one that blew over Job's house.) 

The west wind, on the other hand, comes from the Mediterranean. It brings rain and life. 

The olive tree needs both of these winds to produce fruit... and so do we. We need both the winds of hardship and the winds of relief to sweep across our lives if we are to be truly fruitful."

So if you find yourself going through a rough time just remember that God will use all of these circumstances to create fruit in your life. :O)