Be Like a Tree Planted by the Water

Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. But they delight in the law of the LORD, meditating on it day and night. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do. Psalm 1:1-3

I memorized Psalm 1 in my Confirmation Class when I was in about the seventh grade. Of course it was in the King James Version at that time.

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.

But his delight is in the law of the LORD;

and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

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. Psalm 1:1-3 KJV

When my husband and I visited Israel I met a wonder artist in Safed, one of the four Holy Cities of Israel. She had painted a tree by a river that produced fruit in its season, just as described in Psalm 1. As mother of five children she said that each child produces different fruit…has different gifts. So true about our own children. This painting now hangs by my front door reminding me of the blessing of the person who walks with the righteous…those who are seeking God. Who your friends are is very important. We will be like those with whom we associate—so encourage your children to choose their friends wisely.

Prayer ~ Lord Jesus, thank you for the lesson that we need to meditate on Your word day and night, be careful with whom we associate so that we are not following the advice of wicked people, standing around with sinners or carousing with those who mock You or other Christians. We want to be fruitful—spreading Your love to others and never giving up. Please continue to bless us with wisdom and guide each who read Your word daily and walk in Your way.

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