THE WAY OF THE RIGHTEOUS

Psalm 1:6 (NKJV) 6 For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the ungodly shall perish. 
     The way of man is not hard to follow, look at what he does, observe the interests of people, the large majority are seeking pleasures for self. "God wants me to be happy," is the self taught theme, however we find no such teaching in scripture. What does God expect of the righteous, I am glad you asked?
     "The Lord knows the way of the righteous," the evidence is in their walk, their desire for the things of God, His will in their lives, and the direction He has planned, before the foundation of the world.
      So what does the Lord know about the righteous, they are blessed, and have no desire to live like others. The desire to be satisfied with God and His instruction is enough, there is a hunger for His word. The righteous are observed by others and fruit is produced, others are attracted to the source of Life. They are the picture of joy and satisfaction in living for God, there is no other source of pleasure, simply trusting God.
      What gives you pleasure, what attracts your attention, what is produced by your life style? Jesus says, "If you knew the gift of God, ...He would give you living water," John 4:10, that water produces the righteous life God knows. Does He know you?
Heavenly Father, You know our hearts and You are the source of life, help me to trust You and nothing else. I want Your gift to be my joy always. Amen