PSALM 1
LIKE A TREE PLANTED BY THE RIVERS
1) Blessed is the man that walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful.
2) But his delight is in the law of the LORD: and in His law does he meditate day and night.
3) And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he does shall prosper.
4) The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind drives away.
5) Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
6) For the LORD knows the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.
King James Version (KJV) Public Domain
COMMENTARY
For the commentary on the Book of Psalms, I am using Exploring Psalms set by John Phillips. I had to buy another set, since my first set was a casualty of Harvey. I like expository commentaries. I also read Tony Evans, which is not expository. I encourage you to invest in commentaries that I have mentioned in this blog.
It is interesting that the first two Psalms are not assigned a human author. All during the Old Testament, no one was recognized for them. However, in the Book of Acts, chapter 4, verse 25, King David was recognized as the author of the second Psalm. The first one deals with the law, the second is prophetic.
1) The blessings of this man comes from what he does not do. Growing up, I always heard that "God is a spoil-sport" because His commands are "Thou shalt not". However, we are happier when we avoid certain pitfalls in life. There was a comic posted on social media recently but I didn't understand it. As it happens, it was laughing about a movie which I never watched, "Brokeback Mountain". Then, someone tried to explain the post. I didn't need the post explained, because I try not to have anything to do with things that I know God disapproves of. I don't need to intentionally put things in my path that might cause me to stumble. I didn't read Harry Potter. I don't try to erase something from my memory that I should have never exposed myself to in the first place. So, I am blessed by not .
The blessed man does not associate with the ungodly man. He doesn't take counsel from him, choose him in his circle of friends, nor get cozy with him. The man with all of the blessings is one who knows Truth, so if anyone does not have Truth, happy is he who avoids them.
By the way, the word "Blessed" here, is exceedingly expressive; meaning that this is not a singular blessing, but blessing on top of blessing, on top of blessing! This man is truly blessed!
2) The blessed man stays in God's Word, reading it, meditating on it, practicing it, knowing it. His counsel is so much better than the counsel of the ungodly.
3) The Godly man is prosperous. When a tree is planted by a water source, it is sustained. It's roots are deep and wide, making it virtually impossible to knock it over. The blessed man produces quality fruit in season. His leaves receives enough water (not too little, not too much) to keep him healthy....he does not wither. He is a blessing to others. I don't think I know anyone who truly believes on God and studies His Word and is selfish. Look for the fruit.
4) We have all seen the destruction that hurricanes do to boats. They are tossed about in the water and some even get airborne from the powerful winds. This is a picture of the ungodly man's life in the hands of Satan, in whom he does not believe. But Satan is "the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that mow worketh in the children of disobedience". Ephesians 2:2 The ungodly man believes he is the master of his own destiny but has given power to Satan.
5) The ungodly will be judged in the Great White Throne Judgment. This will not be a trial, but a sentencing event, where they will be sentenced for an eternity away from the presence of God; where there "will be weeping and gnashing of teeth". Luke 13: 28
6) And the ungodly will perish. period.
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