Psalm 1 comes alive

One of my favorite chapter of the Bible is from Psalm 1. It came alive once again last week as I was sharing with a family about their loved one who passed away.

It is awesome to know how those who follow Jesus live their lives. This chapter says it well. It reminds us to be strong, to go deep with God. By choosing to follow, we choose Jesus. By choosing Jesus, we choose to live differently. And choosing to live differently, we will make a difference in the lives of the people around us.

Digging in to the Word of God changes our lives. I remember learning from some Godly people as I was growing up just how these verses hit home for me. In the middle 90’s as we served on mission trips in Honduras standing next to a tree that was next to a stream that made this passage come to life for me.

Read Psalm 1

Psalm 1 NLT

Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. 2 But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. 3 They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do. 4 But not the wicked! They are like worthless chaff, scattered by the wind. 5 They will be condemned at the time of judgment. Sinners will have no place among the godly. 6 For the Lord watches over the path of the godly, but the path of the wicked leads to destruction.

Read those verses again. Go read them in a different translation. Memorize them or put them on your bathroom mirror. It will make a difference in you!

Next week I will be back in Cuba. Bob Texidor and I will be serving the sports ministry team in Havana. Please pray for this mission trip and the ministry in Cuba. Pray for the resources needed in Cuba. If you would like to help, please reach out to me at pastormh@gmail.com

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