Psalm 1:1-6 “Blessed is the man who doesn’t walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand on the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the LORD’s law. On his law he meditates day and night. He will be like a tree planted by the streams of water, that produces its fruit in its season, whose leaf also does not wither. Whatever he does shall prosper. The wicked are not so, but are like the chaff which the wind drives away. Therefore the wicked shall not stand in the judgement, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked shall perish.”

The word “blessed” can mean someone who has been favored by God, or someone who is happy. We are both blessed and happy when we delight in God’s Word. Instead of living like sinners we should live (walk) like God details in His Word. The Word of God is what we should stand for and be associated with (stand, sit). The word of God is what we should constantly think about, like a dove cooing or a lion growling (meditate).

Joshua 1:8 “This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it; for then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall have good success.”

When we do what God wants we’ll be prosperous, and this happens even without any special intervention from Him. We’re told in God’s Word not to steal. We risk our liberty if we do. We’re told in God’s Word not to commit adultery. We risk our relationships and our health if we do. We’re told in God’s Word not to lie. We risk our reputations if we do. We’re told in God’s Word that we need a Savior. God warns us repeatedly what will happen if we ignore that! God has our best interests at heart, and we would do well to listen to Him.

For additional worship: “Blessed is the One”

Note: All Biblical text will be taken from the World English Bible British/International Edition. The World English Bible (WEB) was created by Michael Paul Johnson with help from volunteers and is an updated revision of the American Standard Version from 1901. The WEB aims to provide speakers of modern English with an easily understood version of the Bible. It is in the public domain and available worldwide. “LORD” in this translation denotes Israel’s personal name for God.