Psalm 1:1–2: Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night.
Experiencing Jesus in the Psalms
The Christian life is compared to a walk. It begins with a step of faith in trusting Christ and it grows as we take further steps of faith in obedience to His Word. Walking involves progress, and Christians are to make progress in applying Bible truths to daily life. The people God blesses are careful in their walk: though they are in the world, they are not of the world.
By contrast, it takes little imagination to see the person walking near sin, then standing to consider it, and finally sitting down to enjoy “the pleasures of sin for a season.” If Christians start listening to the counsel (advice, plans) of the ungodly, they will soon be standing in their way of life, and finally will sit right down and agree with them. 1
Living the Transformed Life
This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. Joshua 1:8
- Is your walk in the best place to receive the greatest blessing?
- Have you allowed the wrong influences to hinder your walk of faith?
Your talk and walk will reveal the kind of relationship you have with Jesus.
Praise and Prayer
Thank You Father, for keeping my feet moving towards You. Please help my heart to seek Your purifying power so I can do Your will with the right motive.
1. Wiersbe, W. W. (1993). Wiersbe’s Expository Outlines on the Old Testament. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
