Psalm 1:3 (NKJV): 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.
Notice the word 'rivers' here. It's plural, which means more than one river. In John 7:37-38 (referring to the Holy Spirit), again notice the word 'rivers' of living water flowing out from you as you drink from Him.
Now, if 'rivers' refer to the Holy Spirit, then 'tree' refers to you as a believer. Psalm 1:1-2 says "Blessed is the man (i.e. believer)... whose delight is in the law of the Lord." The law here is none other than the Aleph Tav, the Alpha and the Omega, i.e. Jesus Christ Himself who has fulfilled the law (Matthew 5:17). He is the Word of God (John 1:1). So, this is also the time to meditate on the Word of God. Word and Spirit. Spirit and Word. These are keys. That's when Psalm 1:1-2 says in Him, you are blessed! Like a tree planted by the rivers of water! That's who you are!
As you are being planted, know that there'll surely be fruit. It means you can expect fruit. Any gardener will tell you that fruit comes forth easily (& effortlessly) when there's a right condition for the plant. So, you don't have to force 'it' out! You don't have to try hard and strive to 'make it happen'! Because He is the One who makes 'it' grow! In short, His 'rivers' bring you to your fruitfulness! His 'rivers' lead and guide you to your fruitfulness in all that you do!
This is a time to get near the river and drink. This is a time to allow Him to plant, and for some, replant you.
Different tree bears different fruit. Each kind of fruit has its own uniqueness and use. So, this is also the year you'll find (discover) your originality. Whatever tree you are meant to be (or destined to be), that'll be the fruit you'll bear! You know what it means? He wants you to grow in the calling and giftings He has given you, and not try to be someone else. He, the Planter, is here to help you. Rest in Him, and let Him do His work in you this year.
Let's now go to the Hebrew word for 'planted'. It is pronounced 'shathal' in Hebrew, which can also mean 'transplanted'. To transplant is to remove a growing plant with its roots, and replant it elsewhere, and in this case, by the river! Have you been far from the 'rivers' in the past months? Never mind about those months. Past is past. What matters is now, and it's never too late for Him to 'replant' you again.
Interestingly, this word 'shathal' (planted) is also where the word 'shathiyah' comes from, meaning 'to drink or to absorb'. Another meaning of the word 'shathiyah' is 'banquet'. Psalm 23:5 says the Lord prepares a table (or banquet) spread out before you, and your cup runs over. Wow! Overflowing of His living waters! Do you believe this is what the year's going to be for you? In fact, everything you ever needed can be found in His 'rivers'! In them, you find revelation, blessing, healing, restoration, abundance, anointing, and the list goes on. Hence the plurality of the word 'rivers'.
And the best part is His 'rivers' will never dry up or be exhausted, because He is unlimited. See Ezekiel 47:3-5. And where it flows, there'll be healing (Ezekiel 47:8). Where it flows, there'll be resurrection and life (Ezekiel 47:9). Where it flows, there'll also be harvest and abundance (Ezekiel 47:10). Praise God! Ezekiel 47:12 then says, "Along the bank of the river, on this side and that, will grow all kinds of trees used for food; their leaves will not wither, and their fruit will not fail. They will bear fruit every month, because their water flows from the sanctuary (i.e. throne of God). Their fruit will be for food, and their leaves for medicine."
Notice 'fruit' (for food) here speaks of your blessing, and 'leaves' (for medicine) here speaks of your healing. Blessing and healing! In Him, you have all the blessing and healing you needed! Not just that, you shall bear fruit every month in a year, not just a few months in a year. Let's now cross-refer to Revelation 22:1-2. It says 'bearing 12 fruits, each tree yielding its fruit every month.' See? Each fruit in each month, 12 months in a year! He wants you blessed not just a few months in a year, but every month in a year! It means every month this year, you'll have more than enough, and every month this year, you should be in good health. Believing, you'll receive. Amen! '12' also speaks of 'divine power'. It means you'll bear fruit not by your own power, but by His power working in you! Praise God! I know this verse talks about the New Jerusalem, but the truth is what happens in heaven can be reflected in you even right now on earth! The Bible says His kingdom come, His will be done (in your life) on earth as it is in heaven (Matthew 6:10).
Revelation 22:3 then says "there shall be no more curse, but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it..." Jesus has carried them all when He died for you on the cross. And today, you can receive His blessing (fruit for food) and healing (leaves for medicine) freely. No more curse and reproach. All carried away! So, go ahead! The river is here, and it's for you to drink and receive! Drink (& keep drinking) from Him, and all that you do this year shall prosper (Psalm 1:3). Amen!
