“How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers! But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night.” Psalm 1:1-2 (NAS)
Joe sat in his pick-up, his forehead leaning against the steering wheel. He shuddered as he remembered the advice of his friends at school. What a disaster his life would have been if he had followed it. Joe began to whisper a prayer of thanks to God for his grandfather and the counsel he imparted. “I sure am glad that I went to see grandpa,” he said aloud.
As Joe sat there in deep thought, he suddenly realized how his world was programmed to take advice. TV newscasts, newspaper reports, the guy at work, neighbors, friends and relatives all wanted to influence him. The problem, Joe decided, is that these counselors may not have one’s best interests at heart. “I think I better get me some different friends. I need to be careful who I listen to,” he decided.
The advice we act upon will make a difference in the quality of our lives. It is a difference of happiness and unhappiness . . . blessings or misery.
Dear Father, thank you for the counsel of your Word and godly counselors. Forgive us for listening to wicked counselors. Enable us to delight in your truth and meditate upon your Word continually. In the name of Jesus I pray. AMEN
Be encouraged today as you listen to the Lord’s counsel,
