Day 115
Psalm 1:3
"And He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth fruit in its season and its leaf also shall not whither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper"
In this verse, the psalmist describes the forecast of a person who meets the following criteria:
1. He does not follow ungodly counsel.
2. He does not stand in the path where sinners walk.
3. He does not participate in scorning or mocking.
4. His delight is in the law of God.
5. He habitually mediates God's Word day and night.
This person will experience victory at all times. Like a tree planted by the river, he will never be away from his source of life. Consequently, his due season will always be on time. He will never dry up, and all he does will prosper.
It is easy to understand how that kind of godly living will produce prosperity. Romans 8:6 says, "...to be spiritually minded is life and peace." When we give God's Word priority in our lives and separate ourselves from all that displeases the Lord, we cannot help but win. That does not mean we will not face challenges or obstacles. It means we will always win in the end.
When we really understand what God's commands are for, we can easily delight in them. They are not just to restrict us, but rather to benefit us. I John 5:3 tells us they are not grievous or burdensome. So, let us pray today that our spiritual eyes will be opened to understand the sweetness of God's Word, so we will have no difficulty in habitually mediating it.
I will follow only godly advice and stay in the path of righteousness. I will refrain from scorning or mocking. I will absolutely delight in God's Word and habitually meditate it. Everything I do will prosper.