DCLM Higher Everyday 7 June 2026 — Nourish To Flourish
Topic: Nourish To Flourish
Bible Reading: Psalm 1:1-3 (KJV)
1Blessed 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.
2But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
3And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
KEY VERSE: And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper” (Psalm1:3).
Message
According to Leonardo da Vinci, “Water is the driving force of all nature.” This statement is indisputable especially in agriculture. Water is life, so says an adage. The Word of God is pictured as water in the scriptures (Ephesians 5:26; Isaiah 55:10-11). The Lord Jesus Christ said: “the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life” (John 6:63b) The Word of God nourishes us to flourish. It (1) converts the soul (Psalm 19:7a); (2) makes the newborn babes in Christ to grow (1 Peter 2:2); (3) makes wise the simple (Psalm 19:7b); (4) rejoices the heart (Psalm 19:8a); (5) enlightens the eyes (Psalm 19:8b); (6) gives great reward when kept (Psalm 19:11); (7) gives prosperity and good success ( Joshua 1:8).
Dear friend, the spiritual implication of the story of the riverside tree is that, for the believer to continually grow, flourish and be fruitful, he must be connected to God as his Source and daily feed on His Word. However, he must avoid the polluting influence of spiritual vectors listed as the ungodly, the sinners and the scornful (Psalm 1:1). As a youth, you can flourish in your studies, entrepreneurial skill acquisition and Christian ministry if you are rooted in God’s Word.
PRAYER FOR TODAY
Father, thank you for your word that nourishes me. Amen!
CHALLENGE
Let God’s word guide your decisions and actions.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
