Ps. 1: A Well-Rooted Tree

Psalm 1:1 "Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers."

The Psalms. I'm gonna be here a while. This continues the poetic form found in Job.

The first Psalm describes a man rooted in God's word. His "law." This type of man is blessed. God is said to prosper a person like this.

Someone who makes time for the word of God...well, not just makes time...someone who meditates on it day and night becomes permanent. Becomes well-rooted, refreshed, and strong. Who wouldn't want that? Mockers, sinners, the wicked...they are blow away like chaff. They don't have a leg to stand on when they come before counsel to be judged.

God appears to reward those (doesn't say how) who spend time in his word. Why? What happens when you dig into the Bible? You learn it. And if you believe it is the word of God, you learn God. If you learn God, you can get to know God, and walk in a relationship with him. Maybe that's the reward? Maybe that's how one prospers?