2 Tim 2:15 "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
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THE BLESSEDNESS IN GOD’S WORD
TUESDAY, JANUARY 2
Psalm 119:1-2
Psalm 1
“Blessed is the man…”
THE BLESSEDNESS IN GOD’S WORD
Psalm 119 starts with the word “blessed” (Ps 119:1). It means happiness – a joy that is deep within every believer’s heart, not dependent on circumstances. It is blessedness that is internal and eternal. What a tremendous commencement, a wonderful promise for suffering servants. Amid oppression and persecution from the world, the child of God has this assurance of a blessed life!
They walk in the LORD’s way – The blessedness is reserved for those who are undefiled in the way. This refers to those who are sound and complete as they journey on this earth. Sound, because they are spiritually healthy and blameless. The world may accuse them of fraud and misconduct, but it cannot prove its case. They walk according to the law of God! They are not sinlessly perfect, yet daily in their lives, they are cleansed and forgiven because they come to God to seek the forgiveness of their sins.
They keep His testimonies – The believers are doubly blessed. They keep the testimonies of the Lord. They carefully guard and watch over them. They make sure their lives do not smear the holy name of God. They protect the witness of God and keep His solemn charges to live according to them.
They seek Him with the whole heart – These blessed saints resort to the only Potentate God. They frequent His throne to ask for favour and guidance, and worship Him with their whole heart, soul and mind.
Many claim to be the children of God, yet few are blessed. Many professing Christians are defiled, walking in the ways of the world. They live not according to God’s Word. They think what matters most is just believing. How they behave, however, is inconsequential to them. They pattern their lives after the fashion and fads of this world. Their happiness is in the carnal and materialistic satisfaction of men. They would rather think of what they can eat or drink, what cars they desire to drive, and how much money they have in their bank accounts.
Does the above describe you, dear reader?
THOUGHT: Am I truly a blessed person?
PRAYER: Father, I seek Thy blessings through Thy precious Word.