Being blessed isn’t a magical idea. In large part, it’s about tapping into the power grid that God has graciously arranged for all of us to enjoy. Nowhere is this clearer than in the poetry of Psalm 1. There the poet introduces some to and refreshes others with directions to blessedness. Blessedness is as simple as remembering from whom not to get advice or hang out with or not getting comfortable with scornfulness, quite a task these days. Being blessed is about what delights you. The poet tells us that the blessed will delight in the advice, guidance and direction of the Lord. And, that those life-making and life-saving precepts will dance in our imaginations during the day and in the midnight hour. Without guilt, condemnation or shame, does that describe you? If not, then let that be a reflection point for you for the next couple of weeks. After all, the point of the psalm is to commend joyous and continued concern with the guidance of God.
For People with Bishop Rob Wright
The podcast expands on Bishop’s For Faith devotional, drawing inspiration from the life of Jesus to answer 21st-century questions.