December 20,2019

BLESSED IS THE MAN

Psalm 1:1-3

Blessed is the man
Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly,
Nor stands in the way of sinners,
Nor sits in the seat of the troublesome;
But his will is in the law of the Lord,
And in His law he meditates day and night.
He shall be like a tree
Planted by streams of waters,
That produces its fruit in its season;
And his leaf shall not wither,
And whatever he does shall prosper.

Encouraging Words

Don't we all want to be considered blessed in the eyes of our God and in the considerations of our neighbors? Here the Psalmist provides the formula for being considered a blessed person. We are to avoid walking in the counsel of ungodly people, to avoid sinful ways, and not hang around with troublesome people. Instead, we are to align our wills with the will of God and meditate on Him and His precepts day and night. By living this way we will be like the tree planted next to a stream; vibrant, refreshed, growing, and fruitful. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, the sinner!