The Way of the Righteous and the End of the Ungodly
/Blessed is the man
Who walks not in the counsel of the [a]ungodly,
Nor stands in the path of sinners,
Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;But his delight is in the law of the Lord,
And in His law he [b]meditates day and night.He shall be like a tree
Planted by the [c]rivers of water,
That brings forth its fruit in its season,
Whose leaf also shall not wither;
And whatever he does shall prosper.The ungodly are not so,
But are like the chaff which the wind drives away.Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment,
Nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.For the Lord knows the way of the righteous,
But the way of the ungodly shall perish.
Footnotes
Psalm 1 is instructive for all of life. Life is compared to two paths which the Lord Jesus Christ calls either narrow or broad. It is only the believer that can travel the narrow path and that all of grace and completely undeserved.
There are so many who are aimlessly wandering through life on the wide path leading to destruction. Many do not seem to know why and for what they have been created. As we scan the pages of unfolding history we see many sorrows and distresses. Misery as a result of our sin.
The calling of the Christian is to call others to the way of fruitfulness--to the road that alone brings us to the world to come. That pathway is rooted in Christ. He is The Way, The Truth and The Life. This gospel/good news is to permeate all of life as we prepare for eternity.
Thankfully we may confess that the blessed man of Psalm 1 is ultimately the Lord Jesus Christ Himself WHO perfectly fulfilled God's Holy Word for our sake. In Him we find our strength and life. Remember life is short, death is sure, sin the cause and Christ the cure.
If you are seeking answers concerning your particular journey in life don't hesitate to comment below or reach out in the contact section. Wishing you all grace and peace in Jesus. Sincerely, Rev. P.J. Vellenga
