Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually. – Leviticus 24:2
The olives were planted, nurtured, protected and harvested. They were then beaten, pounded, crushed and ground down in a mortar…just to transform them into pure olive oil. This oil was then used to fuel lamps that were ordered to be kept burning continually…forever shining a light on the world around them.
The olives had to endure hardship and painful crushing for a moment, so they could be positioned to shine a light for eternity.
That’s their story…and it’s yours as well.
Selah.