A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 2

A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 2
Restore, Renew and Refresh
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

Now therefore, be wise, O kings; Be instructed, you judges of the earth. Serve the Lord with fear, And rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, And you perish in the way, When His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all those who put their trust in Him (Psalm 2:10-12).
 
Disappointment. Surprise. Frustration. Failure.

Shock. Hurt. Fear. Worry. Insecurity.

Why are these words in our vocabulary? They exist because no one has absolute control over their lives or circumstances. Kings don’t, rulers don’t, executives don’t, the wealthy don’t, and the influential don’t. You don’t, and I don’t. We can make big plans, for good reasons, have an abundance of resources and still fail.

There is only one thing that can settle us and quiet our hearts in our journey through an uncertain world. It is TRUST. Not trust in something, but trust in someone. The One who holds everything together!

For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him.  And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist (Colossians 1:16-17).

Insight: When evil nations make evil plans against God and His people, God is not troubled. He has already determined who will sit in judgment over the nations. We don’t see it yet, but all things are under Jesus’ feet. He will have the final say.

When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory.  All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides sheep from the goats (Matthew 25:31-32).

Restore, Renew and Refresh in the Psalms

Green Pastures. Quiet Waters. Righteous Paths.

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A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 1

A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 1

Restore, Renew and Refresh
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

Blessed is the one 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…For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the ungodly shall perish (Psalm 1:1-3,6).

What word would best define the motivation of your heart as you follow the Lord in 2026? Here is one I’d like to suggest…Approval. What an amazing year you would have if you sought God’s approval in every decision you made and every attitude you carried.

Seeking God’s approval is not a fear thing, but a love thing. It is one of the highest motivations of love. That’s how Jesus lived. Daily, when Jesus got up to meet the day, He only wanted to do what pleased His Father (John 8:29).

Psalm 1 gives us several insights into what pleases God and brings His blessing to our lives:

• Rejecting the counsel of those who don’t know God’s mind.

• Removing ourselves from relationships with those who don’t desire to do God’s will.

• Refusing to express the attitudes of those who don’t want to know God’s heart.

• Rejoicing in God’s absolute truth and righteous precepts.

• Reflecting upon all that God has revealed in His holy word.

 
Insight: Having God’s approval doesn’t mean you will always have the approval of others.

Insight: Living a life that displeases the Lord will not produce a favorable or fruitful outcome.

Restore, Renew and Refresh in the Psalms

Green Pastures. Quiet Waters. Righteous Paths.

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A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms in 2026

Blessings in the Year Ahead!

Restore, Renew and Refresh in the Psalms

Come rest with Me in pastures green,
Step into the waters of My healing stream;
Through shadowed valleys and mountains steep
I will never forsake, nor leave my sheep.
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

Dear Friends of Meeting in the Meadow,

What a blessing it is for Marina and I to have you visit us and be part of our encouragement family. It’s hard to believe Meeting in the Meadow will have been posting Bible based devotions for ten years this October!

In 2026 it is our desire to focus upon the Psalms. We will begin the New Year next week with three postings (MWF), each one featuring a devotion from different verses from the book of Psalms. There are so many treasures to discover that will enrich our daily walk with Jesus.

We hope to visit the still waters and green pastures of the Psalms together—restoring, renewing and refreshing us as we rest in them. We also want to welcome you to share this with your friends and family from our website (meetinginthemeadow.com), and our social media spaces on Facebook and Instagram.

Thank you so much for continuing with us in this journey. We thank God for you!

-Roy Lessin

Restore, Renew and Refresh in the Psalms

Green Pastures. Quiet Waters. Righteous Paths.

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Name Above All Names 23, God is Calling Your Name

Name Above All Names 23, God is Calling Your Name
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

Starting with a humble birth in a stable, God draws you to a place of worship, leads you to the quiet waters of salvation, shares the peace of His presence, reveals the simplicity of the cross, and offers the utterly amazing gift that only Love could give—His only begotten Son.

If you feel a longing to know more about God and eternal life through His Son, open your heart to Him through this prayer:

Jesus, thank You that You came to earth and died on a cross so that I can be forgiven. I admit that I am a sinner—I have done wrong and I need Your grace, mercy, and forgiveness. I turn from my sins and say “no” to a life of living for myself. I turn to You and say “yes” to Your will for my life. Thank You for being my Savior. I ask You now to forgive my sin. I receive You as my Lord and Savior. Thank you for giving me new life, eternal life. Amen.

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Name Above All Names 22, Amen

Name Above All Names 22, Amen
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

These are the words of the Amen (Revelation 3:14 NIV).

When we hear the word amen we often think of it as the end to a prayer. We wait to hear it as a clue that the person who is praying has finished. When Jesus says He is the Amen it means something far greater. It means that we can be certain about everything He is and everything He has to say. Think of it as God saying, “My Son has My final approval over everything He has said and over everything He has done.”

When Jesus says amen to His Father’s words, He is saying that He is the fulfillment of everything God has said. In modern language, saying “you can count on it” is a way of convincing someone that what we have said is reliable, dependable, and trustworthy. Amen is that and more. Amen is the vow, the guarantee, and the oath of God stating that everything He has said has been sealed with a binding promise.

Amen can also mean verily. When Jesus used it at the beginning of a sentence he was saying to those around Him, “Listen, what you are about to hear is absolutely true and accurate. Everything I have to say is exactly what you need to hear.” Have you read something today in Scripture where Jesus has said to you, “You can count on it”? That is an Amen!

Amen is the vow, the guarantee, and the oath of God stating that everything He has said has been sealed with a binding promise.

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