A BLESSED MAN

According to 2 Timothy 3:16-17^, “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” Therefore I conclude Psalms 1:1-3, which is the focus of this blog, gives instructions on how to be a blessed and fruitful individual. Verses four and five, which I will not include in this blog, share the actions of the wicked.

Psalms 1:1-3 states, “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.”

This first Psalms is categorized as a wisdom Psalms, and the Hebrew word “blessed” in verse one means happy. So, you can expect happiness when you adhere to the wisdom shared in the words of this scripture and reject the path, advice, walk, thinking, or actions of the wicked. Simply put, “Be directed by the Word.”

Please notice a sinful progression in verse one from walking to standing and finally sitting. A blessed man notes the declining progressions of the ungodly, and he is deterred from it.

• A blessed man’s actions do not bring a reproach on God and hinder the sinner from accepting salvation.
• A blessed man is not seated and numbered with the disrespectful, rude, and discourteous.
• continually finds pleasure and satisfaction in the laws of God.
• A blessed man mutters the Word day and night.
• A blessed man has structure, stability, and substance.

As a result of the above, a blessed man will be rooted in fruitful waters. He will produce at his designated time, and whatever he puts his hands to prospers. I pray you are a blessed individual, but if you are not following the steps of a blessed man, as shown above, can change your life.