Matthew 17:14-27

In order to produce olive oil there must be crushing. The pits are removed and thrown into a press, where they're crushed. From the crushing of the pits is where we get the extra virgin olive oil. Without that kind of pressure, we would not have that oil that is considered so rich and valuable. Pastor Mark teaches us in today's message, that pressure on the Christian life provides an opportunity, for the power of the Holy Spirit to come through. No one likes to go through difficult times, but it's in those times that we truly see God at work. Are you being crushed? Perhaps it's the Holy Spirit working in your life, to bring Glory to God.