First Blog July 18

I had an idea to post a short word for the day based on a scripture passage.  This is the first time I've blogged so hopefully this works.  My hope is to share some thoughts that will help myself and others get into reading the Bible.

I'm starting with Psalm 1 because it talks about how important it is for us to meditate on God's law (God's Word).  That one who does is like a tree planted by streams of water. 

It reminds me of a couple things

1) patience and diligence - it will bear fruit in time

2) with how hot it is today - streams of water create refreshment and renewal

Starting Question to wrestle with?  

Am I willing to take the time to read and meditate on God's word?  (hopefully this blog is a small step to help others to do so).

Deeper question

Do I delight in God's law?  (more than just getting through it does it stir my soul?...and if not what is hindering me from actually delighting in God's Word?)  

Psalm 1 (NIV)

¹ Blessed is the one
who does not walk in step with the wicked
or stand in the way that sinners take
or sit in the company of mockers,
² but whose delight is in the law of the LORD,
and who meditates on his law day and night.
³ That person is like a tree planted by streams of water,
which yields its fruit in season
and whose leaf does not wither—
whatever they do prospers.

⁴ Not so the wicked!
They are like chaff
that the wind blows away.
⁵ Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment,
nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.
⁶ For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous,
but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.