Church Family,

As we journey through Lent, I want to highlight the wisdom found in Psalm 1 from this past Sunday’s sermon. I shared a story about Oreo-themed Krispy Kreme donuts I saw on a Facebook ad when sharing about delighting in certain things. So I decided one day last week to go and get some of these donuts to share with the men in coffee group. So I went through the drive-through last week, and can you believe they were out, but on Sunday after church, I found a box of those Oreo donuts placed on my truck with an encouraging note written on the box. Church, I found delight and blessings in receiving them, and I highly enjoyed them that evening. The passage in Psalm encourages us to find delight and joy in God's holy word.

This passage contrasts the righteous and the wicked, emphasizing the blessings that come from aligning ourselves with God’s Word. The Psalm opens with a beautiful declaration:

1 Blessed is the man

Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly,

Nor stands in the path of sinners,

Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;

2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord,

And in His law he meditates day and night.

Psalm 1:1-2 NKJV

The psalmist in following verses likens the righteous to a thriving tree planted by streams of water, symbolizing strength and prosperity. In contrast, the wicked are like chaff—light and hollow, ultimately driven away by the wind. This imagery reminds us of the emptiness that comes from a life disconnected from God.

During this season, I encourage each of you to cultivate a habit of delighting in Bible study and meditation on God's Word. By doing so, we deepen our relationship with Him and experience transformative blessings that help us withstand life’s challenges. Remember, Psalm 1 points us to Christ, the source of true nourishment and righteousness, inviting us to root ourselves in Him for lasting joy and purpose.

Let us commit to making choices that reflect our desire to walk in the path of righteousness, flourishing together for the glory of God. Let us delight in the law of the Lord and meditate day and night. I pray that you find delight in God’s word!

Blessings in Christ,

Pastor Brandon