Psalm 1

Psalm 1

Blessed is the person who walks in the counsel of the LORD; his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on His law, he meditates day and night.  He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither.

In all that he does, he prospers. Psalm 1: 2,3

As we begin a few months of cyber communication with the onset of the coronavirus in our community, I want to offer some words from Scripture and some hope for us all. I must admit, I do not know what will happen to us as a community, or how individuals within our community will fare. I would hope as all do, that this virus would just pass us by; that the angel would pass over our houses as happened to the Israelites during the time of the Exodus. (chapters 11 and 12) And to that end I pray.

I plan to post something every day, or as often as possible. And I will be using the Old Testament Book of Psalms as inspiration. David, the author was a man of many moods and a varying sense of faith. He would get quite angry with God at times, frustrated that others did not believe in God, critical of the "wicked" who did not seek after God, and the like. But he also shared some very comforting words and words that will be helpful for us in the coming months.

Psalm One includes the words I have used at the beginning of this post.

When you have nothing positive to think about in the days ahead turn to the word of the LORD. Turn to the Bible. The news you read and hear in the coming months will be filled with more negative ideas, more fear, more speculation than any of us need in our lives. I encourage you to listen to the news some but spend an equal amount of time reading the words of the Bible, maybe even the Psalms and the Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.

Psalm One says a person who meditates on the law of the LORD, day and night, will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, yielding fruit, and not withering.

I would pray that each of you who live in Bonny Doon or read these words from afar, would fine the health and strength of that tree which will not wither.

Jesus, I believe You to be alive and working in this world. Why a virus like this comes our way, I do not know, but I trust that you know best and You have a love for mankind that we cannot even imagine. Please, pour out Your good upon us in these trying times, and help us to put our trust and hope in Your goodness and love towards us. Amen.

Pastor Edd