Devotion:
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Read Psalm 1:1-2.
Imagine a great tree standing by the riverside. Its roots dig deep into the moist soil, drawing life from an unseen current. Even in times of drought or storm, this tree remains steady, green, and strong. Its secret lies not in its own strength, but in where it is planted — close to the water that sustains it.
In Psalm 1, the blessed person is compared to such a tree. They are not swayed by the changing tides of culture, temptation, or mockery. Instead, their roots are sunk deep into the Word of God. They delight in His law; they don’t merely study it out of obligation but savor it — like a tree eagerly drinking from a life-giving river.
When we choose to meditate on God’s Word “day and night,” we continually draw nourishment for our souls. Meditation here is not a hurried glance but a slow soaking, like roots absorbing water little by little, drop by drop. It shapes our thoughts, our character, and ultimately our destiny.
Notice also what the blessed person avoids: walking with the wicked, standing with sinners, sitting with mockers. It is a gradual descent — from walking, to standing, to sitting — a picture of how compromise grows when we allow ourselves to be influenced by ungodly voices. But the rooted person refuses to move away from the river. They refuse to let their life be dictated by dryness and deception.
Today, where are your roots? Are you planted beside the river of God’s truth, or are you trying to survive in dry ground? The invitation is open: sink your heart into His Word, dwell in His presence, and let His life flow into you.
Personal Worship Option:
Father, plant me by Your living waters. Teach me to delight in Your Word, to draw strength from You daily, and to resist the pull of ungodly influences. Let my life be a tree that bears fruit for Your glory. Amen.
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