Ps. 1:1-6  BLESSED is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. 3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. 4 The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away. 5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. 6 For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

UNPACKING: There are clear distinctions between the “righteous” and the unrighteous or “ungodly”.   They are different while in this world and they will spend eternity in different places.  Who they fellowship with, what they spend their time on and their attitude toward God and man are absolutely opposite one another.

David illustrates the characteristics of the “blessed” man in both negative and positive ways.  The “blessed man” doesn’t do some things, while he is very active at others.  The ultimate promise is that what he does will prosper, it will come to a good finish.  He makes it clear that the ungodly are constantly undoing their own hopes by their actions.

Too often we try to get blessed.  Instead, we should be doing what God has already promised to bless.  Right fellowship, thought and actions are what brings blessing.

PRAYER: Father, teach me to walk closely with Your children and to abhor the way of the world that is passing away. Help me to keep my mind as if I were keeping my life and guide me to live my life based on Your promises.  In Jesus’ Name, amen.

COMMITMENT:  I will focus my attention on the things of God.  I choose to have right associations.  I commit myself to put into action the principles of God’s Word, daily. (Mt. 6:33)

Are there any other lessons in this Word for me today?

What will the consequences be, if I don’t apply these truths in my life?

What else do I need to confess today?  Pray about?

Is there anything in my life that will keep me from honoring this commitment?  What will I do about it?