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 ESV)

Just a pure reflection on verses one and two.

“Lord, if I am going to be happy, I mean truly happy…which is not what the world offers but what comes from you…a satisfaction, peace and contentment that all is well with my soul and walk with you, then I must guard myself from some external influences.  When you mention wicked, those are folks who reject your Son (which is huge).  Some may consider these people “good people,” but when I think of what Jesus went through to pay for sin debt that everyone owes…a person who rejects Christ Jesus is not a good person.  I need to be careful not to let my life be guided by those individuals.

If I am going to be truely blessed/happy, I must not allow myself to get into a position of being enticed.  Should people I associate with try to entice me to do that which would be displeasing to you, I need to do some “re-associating..”

Then there is the sitting among scoffers.  Scoffers and scorners are those who ridicule or make fun of the things of God, that which is right, pure or holy.  I need to be alert to those who may call some of the instructions you give for holy living as “old fashion,” “puritanical,” or “prudish.”  Sitting in the company of scoffers can have a detrimental effect upon my outlook and my ambassadorship for Christ.

True happiness will be found by taking delight in your Word, Lord.  It is there I will find godly counsel, guidance and wisdom.  May it be a daily part of my life!