HOW DELIGHTFUL!
 
But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
Psalms 1:2
 
     Here is a wonderful word – “but.”  It implies a contrast.  Whenever the Scripture paints a dreary scene such as the one presented in verse one it is refreshing and comforting to see the contrast. The previous verse gave us the picture of a downhill slide - a trip ending in unhappiness. BUT there is a promise for the one who delights in the law of the Lord!  The thought here is that happiness is a result instead of a goal.  When the Word of God and its effectiveness becomes a valuable and sought after commodity to the child of God the result is happiness.
 
     To delight in the Word of God is to yearn for it as something of great value. It should become something longed for because of its effect.  The Bible is the owner’s manual for this new life in Christ.  It tells us how to work every aspect of Godly living and promised Godly happiness.

     The Word of God – Seek it; Desire it; Apply it.