Want a Prosperous New Year?

It's the beginning of a new year, and many people are looking for a new start, new goals, and some New Year's resolutions. What are your expectations for the coming new year?

Do you want to be prosperous? First of all, it depends on what you define as prosperity? Perhaps you're hoping for a new job, wealth, new opportunities, or something else for a better life.

What if prosperity was not so measurable? What if it has more to do with values and quality of life? Is that the kind of improvement you're seeking this year?

Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers.

But they delight in the law [teachings] of the lord, meditating on it day and night.

They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do. (Psalm 1:1-3)

A picture is worth a 1000 words

Can you see picture these words paint? There's a contrast between those who get bad advice and guidance, and those who meditate on the truth of God.

In Old Testament times, the Law was the primary base for teaching. Now, we have the teaching of Jesus, God's only Son, and His followers (epistles).

Those who read and think on God's Word, throughout the day and night, are like trees planted by a river. They have a constant source of nourishment, bear fruit, and never wither. Not only that, but they prosper in all they do.

Why? Because their guidance and source of wisdom is the eternal One—the Living God.

Would you like to prosper and be blessed?

A simple way of tapping into the continual flow of wisdom God gives to whoever asks for it (James 1:5), is reading and meditating on His Word. Either by reading through it, or listening through it.

Have you ever read through the whole Bible? It takes commitment, but is worth the investment.