Jeremiah 17:5 says, “Thus says the Lord: Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his strength.” Psalm 1:1-2 says, “Blessed is the man 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…” 

God often adds a but to highlight a contrast. The verse goes on to say, “…his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night.” Capture how meditating and delight connect.

I have been stuck in Psalm 119:23-24 for several days as I continued to think about delight in connection to meditating in God’s word. It says, “…Your servant meditates on Your statutes. Your testimonies also are my delight and my counselors.” As we meditate in God’s word, delight begins to stir within our heart.