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Devotions/Victory -
101 Days of Absolute Victory
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Written by Billy Joe Daugherty
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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; But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper.
(Psalm 1:1-3)
These verses praise the person who walks in the counsel of God instead of seeking advice from those who don’t know the Lord. This individual makes his delight in the things of the Lord instead of what the world seeks after. Because of the person’s decision to go after God, the blessings of God rest on him and everything he does prospers.
It doesn't matter what is happening in the world. When you seek after God, you become like a tree that is planted by rivers of living water. The entire world may be in a drought, but your roots go down deep into the rivers of living water. You are not affected by any world crises, just as a tree planted by the river is not affected by a long, hot summer.
These verses paint a picture of someone who is abiding in Christ. As a result, the individual bears much fruit and receives answers to prayer. (John 15:7-8)
Whatever you do prospers, and everything you touch is blessed when you have made God your priority. He guides your steps and shows you which pathway to take. Because you have made Him the central focus of your life, He gives you the desires of your heart.
You then become an obvious testimony of God’s goodness and faithfulness. While others fail and faint under the trials, tribulations, and persecution, you continue to be blessed and to be a blessing.
God’s Word works. You have discovered the key to be an overcomer—God’s Word.
DECLARATION OF FAITH I am a doer of the Word. I am blessed in my deeds. I meditate in the Word day and night, and I am like a tree planted by rivers of living water. Whatever I do prospers because God is involved in my life. My life continually bears good fruit.
Source: 101 Days of Absolute Victory by Billy Joe Daugherty
Excerpt permission granted by Harrison House Publishers
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