Psalm 1:1, 2

Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night ~ Psalm 1:1, 2


This is a verse of warning for the unblessed – it is the opposite of what I talked about yesterday. To not heed the warning is a backward sanctification, which is incorrect to say, for actually it is a person backsliding and reversing their journey of life and purification. The progression takes place in the one whom was at first walking, I would like to label that as a growing believer. They were going in the right direction. They are blessed at this point. However, counter to the blessed one, is the one whom allows something to catch their eye and their walk slows as they join company with the world. Here it is said they step in stride with a wicked person. Beware now, my friend, for no sooner are you walking in an upward way when you find your step begins slowing, and soon you are planted in one place. You are now standing and listening, taking in all that is not god-like but in fact is the world with its lures and lusts. Standing becomes uncomfortable, but there is a bench nearby, and soon you are sitting in the company of mockers of God. Do you see how it progresses? It is not an abrupt change, a quick transformation from growing in Christ-likeness, but a slow progression downward. It is easy to fall away from the Lord if our heart is not truly committed to Him in obedience. But see what happens to the one who takes the Lord seriously and gains delight from the Lord and His word? They are blessed. It does not mean they will never encounter trouble, for trouble is everywhere. What it does mean is that as they meditate on the law day and night, their heart is encouraged, their faith is strengthened, their walk continues in growth. They do not trip over the mockers seat, but march on, following the call of God. Take heed, my friend. Do not let your walk become a comfortable, but tragic, seat.  

Pastor Julia

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