5-29-06 Psalms 1:3

Psalms 1:3 (KJ21)
And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither, and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

Psalms 1:3 (NAS)
And he will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, Which yields its fruit in its season, And its leaf does not wither; And in whatever he does, he prospers.

Psalms 1:3 (NIVUS)
He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.

Psalms 1:3 (NLT)
They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season without fail. Their leaves never wither, and in all they do, they prosper.

An analogy compares two things that are different, but have similar qualities. The Bible uses many analogies to show you what God thinks of you and who you are in your walk of faith.

Trees, which are tall, strong, and enduring, are often used in Biblical analogies. If you delight in the Lord your God and in His word, you are compared to a tree. You have the strength and hardness of iron, for the Master Craftsman and Artisan has taken you in His hands. He has engraved His love and ownership on you.

He has made you grow tall and strong as a cedar or oak tree. You are planted beside rivers and channels of water; you have a constant supply to quench your thirst and refresh your life. You stand in the presence of Jehovah the Lord God and behold His face. He is your source and from Him springs your life.

Now you are constantly producing fruit; your yield is great, for the Most High God has provided all that you need. He has extended your borders and stretched out your land, so that there is more room for development. In the proper time and at the right season, your land will bring forth its fruit.

Like this tree, your leaves will not wither and fall. You will not fade, sink, or drop down, for God has made you to ascend and climb. You are not foolish and to be treated with contempt. You are designed to grow, excel, and be superior to sinful men. Adonai, the Almighty God, has exalted you.

Now whatever you do will prosper and succeed. You have been designed to advance and make progress. You are profitable to the Kingdom of God. Therefore, rush to accomplish all that God tells you to do, for you will not fail.