BLESSED
Psalm 1:1-3, KJV and Amplified Bible
Blessed is the man that walks and lives not in the counsel, plans, advice, and purposes of the wicked or ungodly . He does not follow their advice, their plans and purposes, their counsel. He does not stand in the way in submission where sinners walk. He does not sit down to relax and rest where the scornful and mockers gather.
BUT, this blessed man’s delight and desire is in the Word of God, the teachings and instructions of the LORD. This blessed man meditates on the LORD’s teachings day and night. He ponders and studies God’s Word consistently and habitually. He utters, mutters, speaks and talks the Word of God all the time. He even imagines it as He sits by day and sleeps by night. God’s Word is forever painting images on his mind and his spirit.
THEN, this blessed man is like a tree that is planted so firmly and tended so carefully by the rivers of water. He is ready to bring forth fruit in its season. Like the leaves on this tree, this blessed man does not wither, grow weary, faint, give up or become tired or fade out of the picture to become as nothing. Everything he does is blessed and prospers, comes to maturity. He is successful and accomplishes all that he intended to do. He increases and thrives and advances in growth, wealth or any good that he attempts.
Do you want to be blessed and prosper and be mature as this person in Psalm 1? We see his secret as clear as day. Immerse yourself in God and His Word all the time. Let Him be your guide, your counsel, your advisor in all that you do. It is He Who will prosper you. It is His Word which will train you and guide you into maturity.
I speak to you today: Be blessed! Now you know how to achieve success!