5/15/23
Psalm 1:1-4
Blessed is the man
who walks not in the counsel of the wicked,
nor stands in the way of sinners,
nor sits in the seat of scoffers;
2 but his delight is in the law of the Lord,
and on his law he meditates day and night.
3 He is like a tree
planted by streams of water
that yields its fruit in its season,
and its leaf does not wither.
In all that he does, he prospers.
4 The wicked are not so,
but are like chaff that the wind drives away.
Presence: immediate vicinity; proximity
There is an old adage which says that birds of a feather flock together. In other words, you will usually see birds that are the same flocking together, flying together, migrating together. Their habits are the same. The flight patterns and migration paths are the same. It is therefore safe to assume that all of these birds have the same viewpoint when it comes to things that matter to them.
You likewise, will be associated with those with who you have in your presence. Either you will be influenced, or you will be an influencer. Our text encourages us with this blessing that we are blessed if we don't keep company with the wicked or stand in the presence of sinners. Check your circle, who do you hang around? Are they bringing you blessings or curses?
Let Us Pray
Lord, Increase Faith Today as we check our circles and make the hard decision to leave some people behind. Give us discernment to know who is for us and who is against us. Help us to see clearly who we need to walk away from as we strive to walk closer and closer to You. We thank You for forgiving our sins and cleansing us of all unrighteousness, especially those unrighteous actions that came from unhealthy associations. In Jesus' Holy Name...Amen
- Saying goodbye/walking away is hard but it's necessary. Peace and Blessings 😊
