Meeting in the Meadow, by Roy Lessin

Friday, September 25, 2026

A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 112

A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 112
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

Praise the Lord!
Blessed is the man who fears the Lord,
Who delights greatly in His commandments.
His descendants will be mighty on earth;
The generation of the upright will be blessed.
Wealth and riches will be in his house,
And his righteousness endures forever.
Unto the upright there arises light in the darkness;
He is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. A good man deals graciously and lends;
He will guide his affairs with discretion. Surely he will never be shaken; The righteous will be in everlasting remembrance. He will not be afraid of evil tidings; His heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord. His heart is established; He will not be afraid, Until he sees his desire upon his enemies.
He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever; His horn will be exalted with honor. The wicked will see it and be grieved; He will gnash his teeth and melt away; The desire of the wicked shall perish (Psalm 112:1-10).

In Psalm 112 we find our attention being drawn to the characteristics, the blessings, and the benefits that come from an upright life. Upright people are the people of God. Their lives bring a multitude of good things to their children, their families, their generation, and generations to come.

The upright are clothed in God’s righteousness, walk in God’s ways, seek God’s heart, and pursue the things concerning God’s kingdom.
The upright carry a deep respect and a holy awe for the Lord, and seek to honor His name. They embrace God’s Word, and delight in knowing and doing His will.

One of the strongest CHARACTERistics of the upright is their character. It is the character God is working within them as He conforms them to the image of His Son.

Here are nine character qualities being formed within the life of the upright…

C- Caring
Our Heavenly Father cares for us and He will teach us how to care for others. The hearts of others will respond to the upright, not because of how much the upright know, but because of how much they care.

H- Helpfulness
The Holy Spirit is our Helper. He will teach us how to help others in practical expressions of love, and He will open our eyes to the needs of others. He will use us, not because of our ability, but because of our availability.

A- Alertness
God will work within us an awareness of what is going on around us. He will also show us how to respond and when to respond. We will be spiritually awake, knowing how to take action both in prayer and in deed.

R- Responsive
Foremost, God teaches us how to respond to Him when He speaks to us about serving Him. It is important for us to be good listeners. As we learn God’s voice we will know when to say “yes” and when to say “no”, when to speak and when to be quiet, when to go and when to remain.

A- Attentive
How troubling it would be if God failed to listen to us when we pray. The Holy Spirit will teach us how to be good listeners. We can’t do what’s needed if we’re not paying attention to what’s being said.

C- Cautious
“Be still and know that I am God” shows the importance of a quiet spirit. God doesn’t want us “jumping into things”, being hasty, or living by our impulses. He will work within us the quality of patient endurance.

T- Truthful
We put our trust in God because God is true, what He does is true, and what He says is true. God is working in us to be witnesses to the truth in how we live, in what we do, and in what we say. The upright will speak the truth in love, be wise in their words, and to be committed to our promises.

E- Endurance
There are many things we cannot ignore and need to endure, including hardships and difficulties. Our lives are about “being” not “fleeing”. We need to be in God’s place, in God’s time, doing God’s will, in God’s way. We need to press in and press on in God’s purposes and plans for our lives and not draw back.

R- Responsible
Responsibility means accountability to God alone. What we do, we do as unto the Lord, because of the Lord, and through the Lord. We do it for His glory. We do what’s right because it is the most loving thing to do. We need only to please Him. We need no other reason. We live and move, and have our being for an audience of one.

Insight: Godly character is not a spiritual gift we receive by faith, but a righteous work of God’s grace within us that is developed through our submission and obedience to Him. An upright life is one that is working out what God is working within.

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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 111

A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 111
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

Praise the Lord!
I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, In the assembly of the upright and in the congregation.
The works of the Lord are great, Studied by all who have pleasure in them.
His work is honorable and glorious, And His righteousness endures forever.
He has made His wonderful works to be remembered; The Lord is gracious and full of compassion.
He has given food to those who fear Him; He will ever be mindful of His covenant.
He has declared to His people the power of His works, In giving them the heritage of the nations.
The works of His hands are verity and justice; All His precepts are sure.
They stand fast forever and ever, And are done in truth and uprightness.
He has sent redemption to His people; He has commanded His covenant forever:
Holy and awesome is His name.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments.
His praise endures forever (Psalm 111:1-10).

Throughout Scripture the works of the Lord are proclaimed. From creation to redemption, God’s works continue to be marvelous in our sight. His works are manifestations of His greatness. His works are glorious and awesome wonders!

God is the only TRUE Creator. All creativity comes from Him. He is the only Originator, the only One who can make something from nothing. The rest of us are creative borrowers, users and stewards of His originality. We are creative because we have a Creator. How blessed we are to be made in His image.

God put within us the imagination, innovation and talents needed to be creative. Everyone has a measure of creativity. He also put around us a vast amount of resources to help develop our creativity and become skilled craftsmen.

All creativity can be used in a kingdom way when it is yielded to God and used for His glory. If someone is not an artist, writer, or a musician it doesn’t mean that person is not creative. Homemaker’s, for example, can express their creativity through decorating, baking, or crafts.

True freedom of creativity is found in the Creator’s leadership. -Dorothy Farrell

One of my most creative breakthrough moments came many years after I started writing greeting cards. At the time, I was sitting alone in my office, questioning if I could still create fresh concepts and new greeting card messages.

My answer came through a Scripture passage and the still small voice of the Holy Spirit. I don’t recall the exact reference, but it was similar to Isaiah 45:18…For thus says the Lord, Who created the heavens, Who is God, Who formed the earth and made it, Who has established it, Who did not create it in vain, Who formed it to be inhabited: “I am the Lord, and there is no other (Isaiah 45:18 NKJV).

It amazed me when I realized I could trust the Creator of all things as my creative provider. No one could have a greater resource than His Spirit, and no one could have a greater message than the truth of His Word. It brought me great creative freedom to know that God’s creative river would never run dry.

I have to kneel before the Father, put my ear against His chest, and listen, without interruption, to the heartbeat of God. Then and only then, can I say carefully and very gently what I hear. -Nauwen

Insight: Put some clay into a potter’s hands and a multitude of objects can be made. Put nothing into God’s hands, and He can make both the clay and the potter.

Monday, September 21, 2026

A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 110

A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 110
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow
The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemies Your footstool.” The Lord shall send the rod of Your strength out of Zion. Rule in the midst of Your enemies! Your people shall be volunteers In the day of Your power; In the beauties of holiness, from the womb of the morning, You have the dew of Your youth. The Lord has sworn And will not relent, “You are a priest forever According to the order of Melchizedek” (Psalm 110:1-4).

Psalm 110 is known as “The Messiah’s Psalm” This Psalm is referenced over 25 times in the New Testament. David Guzik, in his study on Psalm 110, brings these New Testament verses to our attention:

Jesus quoted it in Matthew 22:43-45 (also Mark 12:36-37), showing how David called the Messiah “Lord” — recognizing that the Messiah was greater than David himself.

Peter quoted it on Pentecost, explaining how David prophesied the deity and ascension of Jesus (Acts 2:34-35).

Paul referred to it in 1 Corinthians 15:25, explaining the rule and dominion of Jesus the Messiah.

The author of Hebrews quotes it in Hebrews 1:13, referring to the superiority of Jesus the Messiah over any angel.

The author of Hebrews referred to it in Hebrews 10:13, explaining the rule and dominion of Jesus the Messiah.

How amazing it is to realize that David knew Jesus before Jesus was born in Bethlehem. David knew Jesus as his Lord and his King long before John, in the book of Revelation, proclaimed Jesus as the King of kings and Lord of lords.

Now I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse. And He who sat on him was called...True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war (Revelation 19:11 NKJV).

Scripture assures us that Jesus Christ is completely true. His words are not idealistic but realistic. He wants the words that He speaks to us to lead us to faith, not to make-believe.

Jesus is true in His words; everything He said can be counted upon.

Jesus is true in His motives; everything He does is for a right and good reason. There is no falsehood or deceit in Him.

Jesus would never trick someone, con them into believing a lie, playact, or speak about fiction as though it were fact. Jesus is 100% genuine.

Jesus is true in His promises, true in His character, and true in His attitudes. He is true in His faithfulness, true in His kindness, and true in His love. His healing is true, His forgiveness is true, His mercy is true, His compassion is true. He is also true in all His judgments. No matter which way you observe Him, everything about Him is true and bears witness to the truth.

Insight: Jesus, our Messiah, is God’s eternal Truth throughout Scripture. His Truth will always remain our solid rock to stand upon, because the Truth never becomes untrue!

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Friday, September 18, 2026

A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 109

A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 109
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

Because he did not remember to show mercy,
But persecuted the poor and needy man,
That he might even slay the broken in heart.
I am poor and needy, and my heart is wounded within me (Psalm 109:16,22).

The word “heart” is spoken of in a wide variety of ways in the Bible. It appears over 800 times from Genesis to Revelation and appears over 100 times in the book of Psalms. The word “heart” is used to point us to the spiritual center of who we are.

The heart can be impacted by many things, and we must guard and keep it with great care and diligence, for out of it come the deepest issues of life.

In Psalm 109:16 and 22 David tells us he has a wounded and broken heart. It is the deepest wound and greatest hurt anyone can carry. I once knew someone whose heart was broken, he thought he would never be able to smile again. Only the eyes of the Lord can see and understand the pain a broken heart can carry. Only the Lord knows how to bind up the wounds of a broken heart, bring healing, and restore hope.

Here are some other verses in the Psalms that tell us how our hearts can be impacted on our spiritual journey with the Lord.

*Psalm 4:4 “A Communing heart”—a heart that speaks and listens in intimate fellowship with the Lord.

*Psalm 7:10 “Upright in heart”—a heart that pursues the right direction for the right reason, to please the Lord.

*Psalm 13:5 “Rejoicing heart”—a heart that gets you spinning around with the joy of the Lord.

*Psalm 15:2 “Truth-filled heart”—a heart that carries the words of the Lord, so the mouth can speak the mind of the Lord.

*Psalm 16:9 “Glad heart”—a heart that brightens your countenance with the light of the Lord.

*Psalm 17:3 “Proved heart”—a heart that maintains regular wellness exams with the Lord.

*Psalm 19:14 “Meditating heart”—a heart that opens up the treasures of the Lord and delights in what’s being discovered.

*Psalm 24:24 “Pure heart”—a heart with strong filters that protects the unmixed flow of the Lord’s life-giving stream.

*Psalm 27:3 “Fear-free heart”—a heart that finds its shelter under the covering of the Lord’s wings.

*Psalm 27:8 “Seeking heart”—a heart that’s looking in all the right places to find the blessing and approval of the Lord.

*Psalm 27:14 “Strong heart”—a heart that receives its strength from the might of the Lord’s never diminishing supply.

*Psalm 28:7 “Trusting heart”—a heart that fully embraces the Lord’s promises because it recognizes and honors the character of the One who spoke them.

*Psalm 37:4 “Desirous heart”—a heart that receives what it asks for because it delights itself in the will of the Lord.

*Psalm 51:17 “Contrite heart”—a heart that is broken, yielded, and ready to follow the Lord’s freshest footsteps.

Psalm 86:11 “United heart”—a heart in agreement, in covenant relationship, in harmony, in step, in identity, joined together with the Lord to see His kingdom come and His will be done, in your life.

A Heart Prayer
Lord, here’s my heart, please take it and dwell there, making it Your home. Clean it and keep it pure, increasing my faith as you remove all doubt. May it be a place where grace and peace remain, where joy and gladness reside. And Holy Spirit, come like a dove—gently and tenderly, filling me with Your Fruit, that I may share Your gifts with all those who need to know Your love that they may, in their need, make their hearts Your home.
Amen.

Insight: The fact that our heart yearns for something Earth can't supply is proof that Heaven must be our home. -C.S. Lewis

Insight: What can you give God? As the Christmas song says, “I’ll give Him my heart.”…and we can also add the word, “completely”.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 108

A Devotional Journey Through the Psalms: Psalm 108
-Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

Give us help from trouble,
For the help of man is useless.
Through God we will do valiantly,
For it is He who shall tread down our enemies (Psalm 108:12-13).

In Psalm 34:19 we are reminded that living a life that pleases the Lord doesn’t mean it pleases everyone. (Many are the afflictions of the righteous, But the Lord delivers him out of them all).

In John 16:33 Jesus tells us His presence brings peace within us, even though trials and sorrows are happening to us. (I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.)

In Psalm 108:12-13 we are once again reminded about the troubles we face in life. When we face trials, tests, troubles, or tribulations, it doesn’t mean there is something wrong with us. It means we have enemies. Our victory doesn’t come by avoiding, ignoring, or hiding from the enemies of life, it comes by overcoming them.

An overcoming life is not about how well equipped or prepared we are. It’s not about how many resources or friends we have, and it’s not about how clever we can be. An overcoming life is a life of faith and trust in the Lord. God is the only help that really matters!

Romans 8:31 asks us, “If God is for us, who can be against us?” For those who are God’s enemies Romans 8:31 reads this way, “If God is against you, who can be for you?”

Psalm 108:12-13 says this to those who are God’s children, “There’s no need or reason to look around for some kind of help from someone or something you think is important, influential or powerful. It’s useless and a waste of time! Instead of overcoming, you will be overcome.” (Paraphrased).

There’s no need trying to outsmart or outrun our enemies, God will simply tread them down!

Our outcome against our enemies is not in question when God is in the battle. We will do it valiantly! Valiantly means “the force is with you”…God’s force!

The force of Him who raised Christ from the dead, who seated Him at His right hand, who gave Him the name above all names, and placed all things under His feet. Jesus. King of kings. Lord of lords. He shall reign forever…and you are in Him!

Insight: An overcoming life is possible because by faith we enter into Jesus’ victory, not our own victory.

Insight: Underachievers make great over-comers, because they have zero confidence in what they can accomplish in their flesh.