EMBRACE THE WORD OF GOD AND BE BLESSED

Proclamation:

“Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of The Lord, and who meditates on His law day and night.”  Psalm 1:1-2 (NIV)

Explanation:

The human author of this psalm is unknown but it was clearly written under the influence of the Holy Spirit of God.  This psalm serves as the gateway to all of the psalms.  It depicts the way of the righteous man and contrasts it with the way of the wicked man.  It stresses that those who worship The Lord must embrace His Holy Word.  Those who do so will be blessed. (Psalm 1:3)  Those who do not will be destroyed. (Psalm 1:4-6)

Application:

If we want a deep-seated joy and contentment in The Lord, and to be truly happy because we enjoy God’s favor, then we need to embrace The Holy Word of God, delight in it, and meditate on it daily.  We ought to begin and end each day with The Word of God.  It we do that, He will bless us in such a way that our efforts are fruitful and prosperous. (Psalm 1:3)  Jesus, The Christ, said, “If you love me, keep My commands.” (John 14:15)  Let us show Him that we love Him.  Let us read, internalize, and obey His Holy Word.

Delight In The Lord And In His Word

"Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers.  But his delight is in the law of The LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night."  Psalms 1:1-2 (NIV) 

The author of this psalm describes the truly happy man as one who chooses to follow The Word of God, and who chooses not to follow the wicked, sinners, or those who mock The Lord.  He enjoys reading and meditating on The Word of God daily, and he does so each morning and evening. 

As believers we should avoid those non-believing people who have heard and rejected The Word of God.  We should read The Word of God at the beginning and at the end of each day and that should bring us joy.  We would enjoy life more if we spent more of our time contemplating, internalizing, and obeying The Word of God.  Don't let anyone pull you away from The Lord.