Psalm 1:1-3 AMP : "1 [a]BLESSED (HAPPY, fortunate, prosperous, and enviable) is the man who walks and lives not in the counsel of the ungodly [following their advice, their plans and purposes], nor stands [submissive and inactive] in the path where sinners walk, nor sits down [to relax and rest] where the scornful [and the mockers] gather.
2 But his delight and desire are in the law of the Lord, and on His law (the precepts, the instructions, the teachings of God) he habitually meditates (ponders and studies) by day and by night. 3 And he shall be like a tree firmly planted [and tended] by the streams of water, ready to bring forth its fruit in its season; its leaf also shall not fade or wither; and everything he does shall prosper [and come to maturity]."
2 But his delight and desire are in the law of the Lord, and on His law (the precepts, the instructions, the teachings of God) he habitually meditates (ponders and studies) by day and by night. 3 And he shall be like a tree firmly planted [and tended] by the streams of water, ready to bring forth its fruit in its season; its leaf also shall not fade or wither; and everything he does shall prosper [and come to maturity]."
What do you love doing or as it is scripturally termed "delight" in? Today's verse talks about BLESSED IS THE MAN (WOMAN) who (and it first talks about what they don't do) delights and desires are in GOD's teachings. Last night as I finished the "11 page" open call application for the NEXT FOOD NETWORK STAR, I couldn't help but notice that you must really like cooking and be excited about the possibilities of being showcased on such a platform. Each question sought to peel back a layer of who you are at your core. If I am honest, winning would be EXTREMELY COOL, but REALLY just being selected as a contestant would do it for me, because if I am...I know that this is not of my doing, it would be of GOD'S doing and all He expects out of me is that He'd be glorified. Much like how the pictured tree is. It's planted firmly on a bluff above the river and it doesn't have to do much other than stand. The fruit it produces are these huges fibrous sausage looking like pods that can weigh up to 15lbs. Doesn't sound much like fruit but provides a space for bats and insects.
People ask me all the time, "how are you doing", and if they hang around long enough to hear my answer you know I will say BLESSED! I never gave much thought to if I was saying it with this scripture in mind, but I need to, and maybe you do to. Maybe we need to commit to meditating on CHRIST's teachings (loving our neighbors, loving GOD, just & wise living) day and night, like a tree is committed to being planted never moving to truly experience a BLESSED LIFE!
My prayer is that you are found firmly planted, bearing fruit, and full of life for those that may come to rest under you. BE BLESSED my friends!
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