Where am I?

Where am I?

Psalm 1:1-2 KJV

[1] Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, Nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. [2] But his delight is in the law of the LORD; And in his law doth he meditate day and night. 

The book of Psalms starts with the counsel and admonitions in the verses highlighted above. It is clear that where you walk defines what you get. Where I am at this moment in time is also a strong determinant of what I stand to gain or lose. In my walk on earth, there is nothing that is said in vain or done in futility; my life right now is a function of the aggregate of my daily walk and the choices I make. I have also been placed in the midst of people, which means that I cannot live in isolation. I will interact with people, and they will also impact my life one way or the other. I must be deliberate about what I allow to pass through the gates of my ears, eyes, feet and heart. I must know that the system of the world will be promoted by those under its influence and control. There is counsel that the ungodly have and give, because that is all they are exposed to. If all I am used to are the ungodly and the unholy, would it be a surprise if my life then produces in line with that exposure? 

It is the ungodly that will tell you that "It does not matter; 'you can do whatever you like, after all, God is a God of love who cannot destroy his creation in hell'. It is the ungodly who will tell you that 'it does not pay to serve God alone'; and that you must add something else to the faith you have received. There is a way a sinner walks that speaks to his inspiration and backing. The devil makes the way of the sinner appear smooth and without hassles. Everything a sinner touches seems to turn to gold. There is a place scoffers sit to mock God and his ways. As a result of their ways, they are close-minded and cannot perceive anywhere that God is at work. Do you belong to any of the groups already discussed? For those who have identified with Christ, do we still struggle for clarity in our walk with and work for God? It has to be noted that I cannot play both sides; I cannot serve God and also pay obeisance to the devil at the same time. There is no middle ground, no de-militarized zone. 

There is no fence of indecision to sit on. I do not associate with the ungodly, and if I keep away from sinners and avoid the scoffers, then it means that I am busy at the other option- delighting in the law of the Lord and meditating day and night on it. You cannot avoid both or get engaged with both at the same time. God does not make room for hypocrites. In my walking, standing or sitting, God expects my life to speak of him to other people. I can only make impact when I am filled with the right stuff, and I am busy seeking to know more about God. I am careful to avoid being caught up with activities that hold no value, no matter how inspired. God leads my life, guides my thoughts and directs my actions. So the questions still remain: where and with whom do I stand at the moment? Where am I walking and who am I walking with at the moment? Where and who are my companions where I am sitting at the moment? What I am engaged in at the moment? The fruits of my life will be determined by the answers to those questions. God's time of favour is here.