"But his delight is in the law of the Lord., and on his law he meditates day and night." - Psalm 1:2
As a pastor, it's so personally satisfying to be able to study and teach God's Word on a daily and weekly basis. I can't imagine doing anything else.
But I am not immune to getting stuck in a rut or being bored by routine like anyone else. This week's passage of Psalm 1 challenged me along these lines. A blessed man is one who "delights" in God's Word and "meditates on it day and night".
The latter part of that can lead to boredom, and make Bible study a drudgery and a chore. What's crucial is the idea of delighting in God's Word. One finds pleasure in it when one realizes that it's not the amount of chapters read or verses memorized, but the communion with our Holy and Glorious God.
Sunday is Father's Day and we're going to examine Psalm 1 from the perspective of what makes a good father. There are certain things a godly father won't do but the key thing a godly father will do per this Psalm is delighting in God's Word and making it his central focus.
A father who requires legalistic demands of his children to read God's Word is better than a father who neglects the spiritual training of his kids altogether. But even better is a father who invites his children to share the life-transforming power that comes when we encounter the God of the Universe within the pages of Scripture. A father who delights in learning and applying God's Word will make a naturally powerful impact on his family. And isn't that what we all want?
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