Blessed is the Man

Lessons from Psalms: 1

“Blessed is the man” Psalm 1:1

We are human and that is a nature that we cannot overcome. As humans we have desires that are physical. As Christians we have desires that are spiritual. Our spiritual self often chastises our physical self for desiring something good in life. So is it wrong to want blessings? There are worldly things that are truly just physical and come from our sinful nature. But our verse today tells us that giving us blessings is also God’s desire for our life.

“Blessed is the man” is an oft repeated phrase in the Psalms. It is used eight times. But are there any conditions on this blessing? Jesus used the phrase “Blessed are” multiple times in the Beatitudes and each time there was a condition. It is the same in the Psalms. In Psalm One the condition is twofold. First the person who seeks God’s blessing will seek to separate himself from wicked companionship and counsel. Secondly he will fill that void with something positive. “Blessed is the man who has his delight in the law of the Lord and in the law meditates day and night.” It is a simple formula: flee evil and love God.

Dear Father, Help us to be more discerning of evil through closeness to Your word. Amen.

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