“Blessed is the man (or woman) that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in His law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.” (Psalm 1:1-3)
Many times it seems like we have a hard time in different situations in our lives. The word “blessed” is translated happy. Yet the simple solution is found here in the first three verses of Psalm 1. We are told that in order to be happy that we simply need to delight ourselves in the Word of God.
The man who is characterized as blessed is first described according to the things he does not do, just as we begin with children by teaching them what they must not do. He is not a companion of the unrighteous.
Then he is described by what he should do. How can we be happy? Meditate in the “Law of the Lord.” He who thinks grows. The law on which he meditates is not to be thought about but practically obeyed. Also, the results of reading the bible and studying are a beauty of one’s character, and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. Everything he takes in hand becomes successful.
What a richly flowing brook is to the tree that is planted, such is the word of God to him who devotes himself to it; it makes him ever fruitful. The tree by the river runs its roots down into the refreshing stream beneath, and when the upland tree withers and turns brown, the tree by the river is as green as ever. Christians meet the troubles of life like other people, but if they devote wholeheartedly to do God’s will, delight in the law of the Lord, they will have peace in the midst of their troubles.
If as a church body, we constantly meditate on the Word of God, these verses remind us that in whatever we do, we will prosper. We will prosper because the word of God has the answer and solution for all problems. Also, as you study and meditate on God’s word, creative ideas will enter your mind. These ideas can make you in demand, help you solve valuable problems and cause wealth to flow into your life.
Prayer Focus: Pray that all of Gethsemane will stay in the word. Pray that we will find time to read, meditate, study and apply the commands of God on a daily basis. Pray that we will find the time to not only attend Sunday worship service, but also Church School, Bible Study, First Principles, and Eagle/Hebrew School classes. Pray that all of us will stay rooted and grounded in the Word.
Rev. Ann Stovall
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