Aspects IV: Accompanied Olive Tree
- Lisa Livezey
- Mar 26
- 2 min read
All the believers continued together in close fellowship. —Acts 2:44 GNT
From the beginning of time, it was clear that mankind needed companionship. Adam was surrounded by amazing animals, but it wasn't enough. He craved more — a human counterpart — a friend, a spouse.
A mature olive orchard works best when its trees are spaced somewhat densely while allowing for enough sunlight. If planted too closely, shading will eventually reduce the orchard's production.
The best scenario: trees planted beside one another, with healthy spacing, and regular pruning to promote growth, stave off disease, and bear good fruit.
Prayer
Dear Lord, please guard me from becoming isolated. Help me to have warm, measured Christian fellowship that will be nourishing and bear good fruit.
Quote
Whose feet then wilt thou wash? Whom wilt thou care for? In comparison with whom wilt thou be last if thou livest by thyself? How will that good and pleasant thing, the dwelling of brethren together, which the Holy Spirit likens to unguent flowing down from the High Priest’s head, be accomplished by dwelling solitary? —St. Basil the Great (c. 330 -379 AD)*
Thought
Healthy companionship is medicinal.
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*W. K. Lowther Clarke, *The Ascetic Works of St. Basil* (London: SPCK, 1925), 166.
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