Planted in the Right Place, Part 2

Today we continue to look at Psalm 1 as we see the results of right and wrong living. We began by looking at right living in verses 1-3. “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. But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by the streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers” Psalm 1:1-3.

Wrong Living (Psalm 1:4-5)
Wrong living is doing the opposite of what is spelled out in the right living portion of this chapter. There is a spirit of living for the moment and not considering the eternal consequences.

Not so with the wicked! . . . (This could be translated, “But evil people do not do well or evil people fail in all they do.” It is hard to see this at times. We see ungodly people succeed all the time; at least that is what the world wants us to believe.) . . . They are like chaff that the wind blows away (The wicked are compared to worthless chaff. This may not mean anything to you unless you are a grain farmer. It is the dry and scaly protective casing of the seed. Once it has done its protecting and the grain is processed, then it has no use. In the process of winnowing grain, the chaff is blown away in the wind. It is light like straw. It blows away and is of no use.).

Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, . . . (To not stand means to not be acquitted. They are condemned. God will not find evil people innocent when He judges them.) . . .nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous (The wicked and sinners are one in the same. This means that there will be no place for sinners in the assembly of the righteous. God will literally say, “You are not part of my people.”).

For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.(This gives the definite contrast between the righteous and the wicked. The Lord guides and protects the righteous while the wicked are led down a path of destruction that leads to death.).

As mentioned last week, this would be a good chapter to put to memory. God will use it in your arsenal of Scripture to remind you to do the right thing at all times.

Did you know that this weekend is the time change? We will be switching to daylight savings time. Out of the two time changes, this is my least favorite because we lose an hour. Remember to change those clocks so you won’t miss the good things that are going to happen on Sunday. If you have a bad memory, go ahead and change your clocks now. It could work in the favor of those who are always late. Who knows, you may even decide to set your clock an hour ahead all the time.

The teens will be serving Olive Garden spaghetti and all the fixin's following the second service. There will be great food and great fellowship following the service. If you don’t have a ticket, contact the church office (419-422-8660) and order one.

Have a blessed day as you seek the way of the Cross.

Joy in Jesus!

Pastor Mike

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