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Psalm 1

8/16/2010

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Psalm 1:1-3 “Oh, the joy of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers.  But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night.  They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season.  Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do.”

After reading this the other day I felt like sharing what it meant to me.  It is so important for us to fully commit to learning from the Lord.  It said they “delighted in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night.”  We need to do the same; it didn’t say out of obligation they meditated on it day and night, it said they delighted in it.  Are we learning and growing to check off a box so we feel like we accomplish something or is it what we desire to do.  God showed us His love by sending His Son so we can have eternal life.  We should be so grateful that we can’t get enough or do enough to live a life that is like Christ.  When we do this it becomes easier for us to stay strong while we are in the world. 

Verse 1 says, “Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers.” 

I think the key word is “follow”, when we are in God’s word and praying we follow what is good.  When we do it on our own we get lost in the world.  Seek the joy of learning and growing, and then you will experience what it says in verse 3, “They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season.  Their lives never wither, and they prosper in all they do.”

This is not prosperity in wealth and fame, it is prosperity to glorify God and be a witness for Christ in every situation.  People see your walk and want to have the same; you are a true light in this dark world.  Jesus Christ is the most incredible gift, embrace Him and live out what you learn.  Amen

1 Comment
Dolores
8/16/2010 03:36:31 am

Amen Keith. I believe everything you are saying and wonder how many of us "Christians" are taking advantage of this great blessing. When we can see so much hate and quarreling in the world, it makes me wonder, are any of us really Christian these days, or do we just think we are. Sometimes I wonder what is going through God's mind and how long he is going to put up with us? Let's read the word and love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength and love our neighbor as ourselves. What a world this could be.

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