Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night (Psalm 1:1-2)
Everyone’s life is driven by something… Our Day 3’s reading begins this way.
The Psalmist gives a description of a man’s life and the three key words on the varied aspects of life. In our walking - taking of steps, whose counsel do we seek? In our standing - our commitments, our stand on issues, which way do we stand? In our sitting - the settled attitude of our heart, whose seat do we share with?
What are the driving force in our walking, standing and sitting?
It could be negative forces like guilt. There are times when we are under a cloud of haunting reminders of our failures and mistakes. Thanks for the reminder that though we are products of our past, we do not have to be prisoners of it.
it could be resentment. That hits home if we have a failed relationship. But thank God again for the reminder that our past hurts need not continue to hurt us unless we hold on to the pain through resentment.
It could be crippling driving force like fear. Thank God that He could set us free from this self-imposed prison.
It could be a driving force of materialism. “I could be a lot happier if I have the latest 3G i-Phone!” Do you think about that? I do, lately! But, deep down, I know the 3G i-Phone will not increase my net worth in the eyes of our Master.
The need for love and approval can also drive our walking, standing and sitting!
Those negative driving forces will find out landing “in the counsel of the wicked”, standing “in the way of sinners” and sitting “in the seat of scoffers”.
In our first session of the small group study, we learn that knowing our purpose in life gives meaning, focus, motivation to our lives. It helps us to simplify things and prepare us for eternity. Reject the negative worldly driving forces! The Psalmist says, “But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.”
What drives your walking, standing and sitting?
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