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May 6
THE BLESSED MAN

Scripture:   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.  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.”

     The “blessed” man is described here as one who is separate from sinners.  He does not walk in the counsel of the ungodly. He does not stand in the way of sinners. He does not sit in the seat of the scornful.  He is different from the world.  He has chosen to live for God and to separate himself from worldly influences and worldly ways.  
    He chooses rather to “delight in the law of the Lord.”  He spends time, day and night, reading and studying the Word of God. Delighting in God’s Word will to more to encourage that blessed man that anything else ever will.  God promised four things to that blessed man.
    First, he is promised that he would be like a tree “planted”, by the rivers of water.  That means that he is fixed in his position.  Then, he is promised that he will bring forth fruit.  Jesus said in John 15:5, “I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.”  What a privilege it is to be able to bring forth fruit for the glory of God! He then promises that the blessed man will flourish. He said that “his leaf shall not wither.”  He will continually be supplied with what he needs to bring forth fruit for the Lord. He will be supplied with the things he needs to do the precious will of God.  
    Then, he is promised that he will prosper, “whatsoever he doeth shall prosper”. What a promise to those who choose to live for God and please Him in all that they do!  Are you living that kind of life today?