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I taught Psalm 1 to kick off Trinity Baptist Church's Psalm study, and tonight, I have the opportunity to teach this Psalm at Camp Michawana's family camp.
The camp theme is EXPLORE BETTER. Jesus is better than the Law, the prophets, and anything the world promises. This Psalm talks about how much better blessed life is than the wicked life.
The blessed does not pursue worldliness (v. 1) and delights in the Law of the Lord (v. 2).
The blessed is like a tree planted (stable) by streams of water (full of life), which yields fruit in its season (productive) and it does not wither (durable) (v. 3a).
The blessed prosper (v. 3b), but this prosperity is not what the world thinks of as prosperity.
The wicked are not these things. They are not blessed (permanently happy). They are the opposite of a vibrant tree. They are like chaff (v. 4).
Psalm 1 clearly distinguishes between two distinct individuals: the blessed and the wicked. The last verse clearly states that the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.
Look at the Book videos on Psalm 1: www.desiringgod.org/scripture/psalms/1/labs
On this 4th of July weekend, let's remember these things.
It is a blessing to live in this country. It is so much better to be part of the family of God.
It's fun to watch a fireworks display against a dark night sky. It is so amazing to look up on a clear night and see all the stars God put in place.
I am deeply grateful to those who gave their lives for the freedom I have. I am amazed and even more grateful for Jesus Christ, who died for my sins.
