Today’s
Text is: Psalm 1:1-3
“Oh, the joys 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.”
Today’s
Devotion
Think about this truth: God has
prepared unimaginable joys for us! In fact, He wants to bless us in
every part of our lives. He wants us to “prosper and be in health” (3
John 1:2), to be victorious, and “more than
conquerors” (Romans 8:37).
The Bible is filled with descriptions of God’s
blessings and with His instructions for how we can receive them. And there is
no clearer path to blessings than putting into practice the insights found in
the first Psalm.
The key here is being filled with God’s Word. This
includes bothknowing His Word and putting it into practice. This
pattern leads to a life that is fruitful and productive. The
psalmist describes how blessings will flow into our lives, with every
need supplied in abundance. A life based on God’s Word enables us to be stable
and strong.
The Bible pictures us as being “like trees planted
along the riverbank.” We don’t need to rush or worry, for His nourishment
by this constant stream provides everything we need. We can rest, be confident,
and experience God’s peace, knowing that we will “prosper” in everything
we do.
But this passage also warns that these blessings can be
blocked. How? If we join with mockers, listen to sinners, or “follow the
advice of the wicked.” The ungodly are not stable but are like “the
chaff which the wind drives away.” They aren’t able to “stand in the
judgment.”
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Today,
prepare yourself for God’s blessings. Make sure you are rooted and grounded in
the Lord, trusting in Him and delighting in His Word. This will help you steer
clear of the path of sinners, enabling you to receive God’s amazing blessings.
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Today’s
Prayer: Father, it is my desire to be pleasing in Your sight.
I seek Your wisdom, and I delight in Your Word. Thank You for Your blessings
and favor! In Jesus’ name Amen
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