THE ‘BLESSED ONE”
THE “BLESSED ONE”
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. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers. —Psalm 1:1-3
The blessed one—
- Does not walk in step with the wicked
- Does not stand in the way that sinners take
- Does not sit in the company of mockers
- Delights in the law of the Lord
- Does meditate on his law day and night
This “blessed one” does not live according to world’s standards. Instead, this “blessed one” lives according to the standards of the Word of God. This is where he gets his guidance. This is where he understands his purpose. This is where he converses with and listens to the One who knows all things. This is where he experiences freedom. This is where he discerns what is true. This is what sets the “blessed one” apart from this world’s way of doing things. The “blessed one’s” road map, blueprint, compass, life manual, execution plan, walking orders, lighthouse, foundation, truth, freedom… is what God has to say as final authority.
The “blessed one” is like—
- A tree
- Is planted by streams of water
- Yields its fruit in season
- Has leaves that do not wither
- Prospers in whatever they do
This “blessed one” is blessed because he adheres to the Word of God as top priority. Do you? Are you a “blessed one?” May it be so. Yes, Dear Father, may I and those reading this seek to be living the life of a “blessed one” as we cling to and live out what You say. May this be so by the power of Your Holy Spirit and in the authority of Your Son Jesus. All for Your honor and glory and for the benefit of others. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yUcC93khzU