This devotional has been considering the contrast of being like the world or being distinct from the world. From listening and following what the world says is right, or what God says is right. We have a decided set of choices. Psalm 1 contrasts a full and fruit-filled life with a life worth nothing, like […]
(Amplified) Psalm 1:1-3 “BLESSED, (HAPPY, fortunate, prosperous, and enviable) is the man who walks and lives not in the counsel of the ungodly [following their advice, their plans and purposes], nor stands [submissive and inactive] in the path where sinners walk nor sits down [to relax and rest] where the scornful [and the mockers] gather. […]
The Psalmist described the life of a follower of Christ, a person who puts God and His word first in their life. (NASB) Psalm 1:1-3 “HOW BLESSED is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers! 2 […]
Yesterday we considered what we are not to do…today consider what the positives are: (NASB) Psalm 1:2 “But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night.” Delight in the law of the LORD? If you have no desire to read God’s word…ask God for the […]
(KJV) Psalm 1:1-3 “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. 2But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. 3And he shall be […]
What are followers of Christ not to do? (NASB) Psalm 1:1 “HOW BLESSED is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers!” Notice the progression in which sin entangles us: First we walk…seeking ungodly counsel Second we […]
(NASB) Isaiah 12:1-6 “THEY YOU will say on that day, ‘I will give thanks to You, O LORD; For although You were angry with me, Your anger is turned away, And You comfort me. 2 ‘Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; For the LORD God is my strength and […]
What a way to start 2011…with joy and thanksgiving to the living God of the Bible! Consider the following Scripture: (NASB) Isaiah 12:1-6 “THEN YOU will say on that day, ‘I will give thanks to You, O LORD; For although You were angry with me, Your anger is turned away, And You comfort me. 2 […]
What do we followers of Christ have from which we can draw strength for every day, throughout our day? (NIV) Isaiah 12:3 “With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation.” God provides wells of salvation. Notice it is not ‘well’ but ‘wells’. Wells of salvation which are a never ending source of […]
(NASB) Isaiah 12:2 “Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid; For the LORD God is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation.” Fear is to be replaced with trust in God. What is happening in your life which causes you to fear? Perhaps it is your thought […]