God’s Word…
“Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.”
Psalm 1:1-3
In this passage of scripture, God teaches us the importance of spending time in His word. He instructs us to delight in it. He also instructs us to not walk, stand, or sit with people whose hearts are hardened against Him. We know these people by their rebellion, ridicule, and rejection of God. When we do as God instructs, we become like a tree planted by streams of water. This is the special placement, chosen by God, to insure we will be nurtured continually and abundantly, enabling us to yield His fruit in its season.
When the voices of those with hardened hearts is amplified to distract us, the antidote is as timeless as God: Listen to Him! Those who reject God have always been present with us. Yet, when we seek God’s word and delight in it, we will yield fruit as He promises. God’s fruit of prosperity, given in service to others in the name of Jesus Christ, will not wither.
IN PRAYER: Heavenly Father, may we seek continually the lushness of Your provision, found in Your Word. Grow our desire for the fruit You yield. Teach us to yield our will to Yours. Amen.
God’s Word…
“Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.”
Psalm 1:1-3
In this passage of scripture, God teaches us the importance of spending time in His word. He instructs us to delight in it. He also instructs us to not walk, stand, or sit with people whose hearts are hardened against Him. We know these people by their rebellion, ridicule, and rejection of God. When we do as God instructs, we become like a tree planted by streams of water. This is the special placement, chosen by God, to insure we will be nurtured continually and abundantly, enabling us to yield His fruit in its season.
When the voices of those with hardened hearts is amplified to distract us, the antidote is as timeless as God: Listen to Him! Those who reject God have always been present with us. Yet, when we seek God’s word and delight in it, we will yield fruit as He promises. God’s fruit of prosperity, given in service to others in the name of Jesus Christ, will not wither.
IN PRAYER: Heavenly Father, may we seek continually the lushness of Your provision, found in Your Word. Grow our desire for the fruit You yield. Teach us to yield our will to Yours. Amen.
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