Immediate Results

"Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers. But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree that is planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season." Psalms 1:1-3

These verses are very encouraging to a Christian who has modeled their life after Biblical teachings and God's will for their life. A person is going to be blessed when they abide by these scriptures.

However, the last part of the verse mentions something interesting that Christians should pay attention to. When we plant a tree it does not yield immediate fruit. There is a growing period before any fruit appears. We want "immediate results" and often don't want to wait on the blessing that God has in store for us.

When psalmist writes that the fruit will appear "in season" he is speaking of God's perfect timing. (God's perfect timing is not usually our timing!) But don't be discouraged because the blessing is a part of God's promise and He never breaks a promise.