We begin the book of Psalms again in our Spoken Word Bible Reading Plan today. I LOVE reading the Psalms in the light of our new and better Covenant with the God of the Bible! The principles and promises of the Old Testament Psalms are still in effect AND made even better by the Covenant that we have because of what Jesus has already done FOR us! Look at Psalm 1:1-3:
1 BLESSED (HAPPY, fortunate, prosperous, and enviable) is the man who walks and lives not in the counsel of the ungodly [following their advice, their plans and purposes], nor stands [submissive and inactive] in the path where sinners walk, nor sits down [to relax and rest] where the scornful [and the mockers] gather. 2 But his delight and desire are in the law of the Lord, and on His law (the precepts, the instructions, the teachings of God) he habitually meditates (ponders and studies) by day and by night. 3 And he shall be like a tree firmly planted [and tended] by the streams of water, ready to bring forth its fruit in its season; its leaf also shall not fade or wither; and everything he does shall prosper [and come to maturity]
If the promises of this Psalm, given under the old Covenant, were powerful and real, and they were, HOW MUCH MORE if we do these things NOW under a better Covenant will we see these good results, and more! Going along with these instructions, add those found in Joshua 1:8:
8 This Book of the Law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that you may observe and do according to all that is written in it. For then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall deal wisely and have good success.
Let's step up our faith, trust and confidence in the God of the Bible to keep and confirm His Word in our lives! The world will notice and want HIM! AMEN! Here is Hillsong with "Light Will Shine":
Shalom in Him!
