A Splash of Biblical Inspiration

Devotional

Psalms 1:1-3 says, (1) “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. (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, which yields fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.”

This is a beautiful passage of scripture because it paints a visual image of a sturdy and fruitful tree planted in a stream of rushing waters. A man (or woman), who does not walk with the wicked or listen to foolish advice, but who instead, studies and pours over the scriptures is like the tree planted in the water. Storms will come, causing rushing waters, and torrential winds, but if the tree is rooted in the stream, it will stay strong and continue to grow. In the same way, a man or woman, who stays rooted in God’s Word, will grow spiritually stronger every day. When the trials and tribulations come, when the world tries to knock you down, or when Satan tries to attack your faith, you will not fade because your roots lie within scripture. The more you dig and mediate on God’s Word, the more your fruit will show, and you will be blessed with prosperity.