But his delight is in the law of the Lord
and on his law he meditates day and night. [Psalm 1: 2]
Yesterday we looked at one of the two paths through life: the path taken by the wicked, by sinners and by mockers. Today, the psalmist turns his attention to the path of life and those who follow it.
In contrast to those who live their lives by listening to the counsel of the wicked (v1), those who walk the path of life delight in the law of the Lord.
God's law is his direction and instruction. It is written down for us in the Bible. And it should be our absolute delight! The Message translates verse 2:
Instead you thrill to God's Word,
you chew on Scripture day and night.
The Lord reveals himself through his Word, so reading and studying it are the best ways we have of getting to know him better. Indeed if we are committed to living the Christian life we will want to take it seriously: for the Word to be our constant companion.
Might this be a wake up call for some of us? How often do we pick up the Bible and allow God to speak to us? How often have we studied a passage in depth or learned a passage by heart?
Lord, help me to give God's Word the attention it deserves. Help me to listen to you speaking.
David Long
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