June 4th, 2025
Psalm 1 shows us two paths in life, the rooted path and the ruined path.
What does Psalm 1 teach us about living a stable life?
The Path to Blessing: Being Rooted
"Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked, or stand in the way that sinners take, or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night."
Notice the progression of influence:
"Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked, or stand in the way that sinners take, or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night."
Notice the progression of influence:
- Walking with the wrong people
- Standing with them
- Sitting with them (becoming identified with them)
The Result of Being Rooted
"That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither—whatever they do prospers."
A rooted life:
A rooted life:
- Stays connected to the source (God)
- Withstands storms
- Bears fruit in the right season
- Has stability even in difficult times
The Alternative: A Rootless Life
"Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away."
A rootless life:
A rootless life:
- Has no substance
- Is easily blown away by trends and temptations
- Cannot stand when pressure comes
- Leads to destruction
How do I develop deep spiritual roots?
- Delight in God's Word - not just reading it occasionally but building your life around it
- Meditate on Scripture - Christian meditation means sitting with God's truth and letting it transform you
- Stay connected - to God's people and God's presence
- Be aware of what's forming you - what voices are you listening to daily?
Life Application
Take some time this week to honestly assess your spiritual life:
Ask yourself: "Am I becoming more like Christ, or am I walking, standing, or sitting with influences that pull me away from Him?"
- Where do you find yourself right now, in orientation, disorientation, or reorientation?
- What voices are shaping your thoughts and actions? Are they leading you toward or away from Jesus?
- Are you trying to appear "good" to others while actually moving away from authentic relationship with God?
- What one step can you take this week to become more rooted in God's Word?
Ask yourself: "Am I becoming more like Christ, or am I walking, standing, or sitting with influences that pull me away from Him?"
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