Psalm 1

“They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither. In all that they do, they prosper.” vs. 3

The psalmist had high praise for those who took delight in the law of the Lord and who meditated on it both day and night. In his estimation they could not go wrong and God’s blessings would abound in their lives. According to his metaphor they were like trees planted by streams of water–even in the dry seasons of their lives their deep roots would be their salvation. The wisdom of the psalmist is particularly apparent to believers now as they navigate the challenges presented by life in this changing broken world. Those who have taken the time to study and meditate on the ancient truths will have resources that are unavailable to those who cruise through life knowing little more than the shallow trends of contemporary culture. When our roots go deep, probing the wisdom of the saints triumphant, we will have access to a vast reservoir of resilience and strength. We won’t be tossed to and fro by the winds of doctrinal change, but will cling closely to the teachings of Jesus and the prophets. Such people live among us in our congregations and we’ve watched with amazement as they’ve weathered the varied times of their lives. No strangers to suffering they nonetheless find joy in every day. They are the rocks on which our Church is built.

Thought for the Day: How deep are my roots?