put down deep roots
Gregory Bishop
(Audio: Spanish)
SUMMARY: Psalm 1 is the introduction and basis for all the other Psalms. The Psalm talks about the blessedness of the person who meditates on the law of the Lord and does not follow the advice of evil, the way of sinners, or sit with mockers. This person is compared to a tree planted by streams of water that bears fruit and prospers, while the wicked are compared to chaff that the wind blows away.
Prophet Jeremiah also internalized Psalm 1 and used its message in his prophecies. In Jeremiah 17, the just man is compared to a tree with deep roots, while the man who trusts in man is compared to a bush with shallow roots that dries up in drought.
To have a life like the just man, we must resist the influence of our environment and not follow bad advice or be in the way of sinners. We must be in the world but not of the world and show our testimony as Christians in our workplaces and environments.
The pressures of conformity can be strong in certain environments, but as Christians, we need to be different and stand firm in our faith. It's important to put down deep roots in the Word of God, and to meditate on it, ingest it, and let it fill us up. This is an acquired taste, but over time, we can draw new strength from God and resist the pressures around us. The Word of God is alive and effective, and we should strive to put it into practice in our daily lives.
The Word of God is powerful and life-giving, like a vitamin for the mind, heart, and emotions. As Christians, we must put down deep roots in the Word to withstand the pressures of society. Even if it means standing alone, we must be firm and determined in our beliefs. The Word of God is like bread of life, healing and giving vitality. We should never underestimate the power of a person who has the Word of God inside them, especially in old age. Even though their bodies may be wearing out, their faith remains strong and vibrant.
Prophet Jeremiah also internalized Psalm 1 and used its message in his prophecies. In Jeremiah 17, the just man is compared to a tree with deep roots, while the man who trusts in man is compared to a bush with shallow roots that dries up in drought.
To have a life like the just man, we must resist the influence of our environment and not follow bad advice or be in the way of sinners. We must be in the world but not of the world and show our testimony as Christians in our workplaces and environments.
The pressures of conformity can be strong in certain environments, but as Christians, we need to be different and stand firm in our faith. It's important to put down deep roots in the Word of God, and to meditate on it, ingest it, and let it fill us up. This is an acquired taste, but over time, we can draw new strength from God and resist the pressures around us. The Word of God is alive and effective, and we should strive to put it into practice in our daily lives.
The Word of God is powerful and life-giving, like a vitamin for the mind, heart, and emotions. As Christians, we must put down deep roots in the Word to withstand the pressures of society. Even if it means standing alone, we must be firm and determined in our beliefs. The Word of God is like bread of life, healing and giving vitality. We should never underestimate the power of a person who has the Word of God inside them, especially in old age. Even though their bodies may be wearing out, their faith remains strong and vibrant.
It is no coincidence that Psalm 1 is number 1. God put it there as an introduction, it is the basis of all the others, and I suspect that there will be someone here who has it memorized, I don't know. "Blessed is the man who has not walked in the counsel of evil, nor has he been in the way of sinners, nor has he sat on the seat of mockers, but who delights in the law of the Lord, and on His law he meditates day and night. It will be like a tree planted next to streams of water, which bears its fruit in its season and its leaf does not fall, everything he does will prosper."
"Not so the wicked who are like the chaff that the wind blows away. Therefore, the wicked will not rise in the judgment, nor sinners in the Congregation of the just, for the Lord knows the way of the just, but the path of the wicked will perish." Thank God for His Word.
"Not so the wicked who are like the chaff that the wind blows away. Therefore, the wicked will not rise in the judgment, nor sinners in the Congregation of the just, for the Lord knows the way of the just, but the path of the wicked will perish." Thank God for His Word.
