APRIL 17
THE LAW OF THE LORD
His delight is in the law of the LORD, and in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water … and whatever he does shall
prosper. PSALM 1:2–3
Obedience is a sure path to the heart of God. He delights in seeing His children find holy and right ways of living and then enjoy all the benefits of a righteous life. And
while it’s true that even the obedient face challenges, they also find delight in the Lord’s blessings. As the psalmist wrote, they will flourish like well-watered trees.
But how do we know how to obey Him? We begin with meditating on His Word, finding delight in His commandments, and then following them. It is just impossible to truly love and please God without also loving His revealed words.
When we find our delight in heeding the “law of the LORD,” God delights in blessing us so that whatever we do shall prosper.
Lord, open my eyes to the beauty and truth of Your Word so I shall be like a tree planted by the waters.