October 24

But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night. And he will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither; and in whatever he does, he prospers. Psalm 1:2,3.

The word “Psalm” means “song.” We can envision the writer singing to the Lord as he meditates upon the nature and the law of God. The image of a tree by streams of water assures us that God will supply our needs. Those needs will be met in the proper season or time—that is, in God’s time. We need not be concerned that the supply will fail. The fruit of our work for the Lord will show forth in abundance as He directs.

Whatever we do in the name of the Lord will proper. It would be easy, as many have done, to claim that the prosperity involved here is one of earthly wealth or fame. But that would be missing the point of the Psalm. Instead God is interested in producing His joy within the inner man—He is bent upon showing us that in all circumstances we will prosper within our spirit as we contemplate the workings of His Spirit in our heart. We will walk in constant assurance that He is there with us. We will discover new ways to give honor and glory to Him as we face every situation. Above all, we will thrive on the nourishment that comes from His nature living within us.

Today Lord God let me draw life from your stream of living water. I will not be able to contain it or hoard it, for I will be made willing and eager to share it with others. Let all around me see the prosperity of the Lord. Let them see that they too can be planted beside streams of Your water. Give me a new song of praise to You. In the name of Jesus, Amen.
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