"Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night" (Psalm 1:1-2).
What does it mean to be blessed? It can mean to be happy or fortunate or favored. I think Psalm 1:6 explains why this person is blessed. They are blessed because God watches over the righteous. He protects them.
The Psalmist sets out two types of people: the righteous and the wicked. The righteous is described first in what he doesn't do, and then by what he does do. The righteous person doesn't get caught up in sinners way of life. He doesn't take life coaching from an evil person. Instead, he delights in the Word of God, and keeps it in his mind.
The wicked person lets sin take control of their life. Eventually, they will be blown away by the judgement of God. They have no share in the people of God. In the end, God will separate them from his people (see Matt. 13:24-30; 25:31-46).
If we want to enjoy a continuously fruitful life, then we must meditate on the Word of the Lord night and day. If we are steeped in the Word, then we can be confident that God's purpose will prosper in us. When we delight in the Lord, we will meditate on his word.
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