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Psalm 1:1-2 Blessed is the one who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. 2 But their delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law they meditate day and night.
There are many blessings for the person who prioritizes God and takes His Word seriously rather than following the counsel and ways of the wicked, sinners and mockers.
To delight means to take great pleasure in something. The blessed person does not see spending time in God’s Word as a burden, but as an adventure to find treasure. If you regularly study the Bible, you know the blessing of discovering something new or seeing something familiar in a new way.
The Law of the Lord refers to His instruction, teaching and guidance. In the original context, this refers to God’s revealed instruction, particularly the Torah, the Books of Moses, or the Pentateuch. As Christians, we understand that Jesus fulfilled the Law. We study not only the Pentateuch, but all of God’s inspired Scripture, including both the Old and New Testaments.
To meditate means to think deeply about God’s Word and continually reflect on it. It can include reciting Scripture to yourself, praying through it and speaking it. Find a verse or part of a verse and repeat it to yourself throughout the day. Pray to God about that verse and ask Him to help you understand how to apply it to your life.
When you delight in God’s Word and meditate on it throughout the day, you will experience the blessings that come from knowing Him and following His ways. Make spending time in His Word a priority in your life. ~ Jeff M Newman
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