Psalms 1:1-3

Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked

nor stand in the way of sinners

nor seats in the seat of mockers

But his delight is in the law of the LORD

And on that law he meditates day and night

He is like a tree planted by streams of water

which yields its fruit in season*

whose leaf does not wither*

Whatever he does prospers

I like the choice of words here:

yield:  the usage here is interchangeable with bear but the second meaning of yield, which is to submit, reminds me that growing with God is also to grow in humility, servanthood and obedience.

leaf does not wither : there are times when, though I study the bible, my “leaf withers” and I find it boring or pointless.  But I guess this doesn’t happen if your “delight” is in the law.

~ by suchahampster on June 23, 2009.