True Happiness

Read Psalm 1

I want to blog today about happiness! I have met many people who seem to think that happiness some how eludes them. Have you ever felt this way? Scripture teaches us where happiness and hope come from. In Psalm 1:1 we see “Happy is the man who does not follow the advice of the wicked or take the path of sinners, or join a group of mockers.” We can see that our happiness is determined by the paths that we take. Taking advice from the people of the world may bring happiness for a little while, but true happiness will never come from the world. The happy mans joy comes from the Lord’s instruction (Psalm 1:2). We are to meditate on it day and night! We are to make it a priority! So we know that true happiness comes from the word of God’s instruction to us as believers. Since we know this, why is it that our time in God’s word takes a backseat to all that we have going on in our lives. I heard a missionary from Africa say this morning “American’s have a watch...but no time...! We have allowed our lives to become so cluttered. Sometimes we get so busy doing good things that we neglect the joy that His word brings! Get the clutter out of your life! Do some spiritual spring cleaning! Be like the tree that is planted beside streams of water. This past weekend I took a canoe trip down the Suwannee river and noticed the trees growing out of the banks of this old river. These strong trees have dealt with wind and storms and flooding and yet they hold fast! Strong and healthy. The comparison that we see in scripture likens the believer whom is meditating on God’s word to one of these trees! There is only one way to life and happiness! His name is Jesus! He is truly the way, truth and the life! The path to Jesus leads to life! Are you happy? Turn to the word of God! I love you all! <><