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"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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