Meditation is from God
But his delight is in the law of the Lord And in His law he meditates day and night. Psalm 1:2
Mediation is from God and meditating on the word of God is not a suggestion, it is a command. I believe because we know that God is so loving, we take his instructions as something we should do, but not that we have to do it. In truth, his instructions are also commandments that He is directing us to follow. He is our Holy King and a loving Father and we must follow his direction and know how to meditate on the word.
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. Philippines 4:8
This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:8-9
But his delight is in the law of the Lord And in His law he meditates day and night. Psalm 1:2
Meditation is focusing on something for a long period of time. Some people use meditation to quiet their spirit so they can direct their thoughts. When we meditate on the word of God it draws all that we are searching for to us. The book of James says that we are to think over, dwell on, let it fester in our being until all is revealed. As we meditate on the word it will all come to us. One scripture can linger with us for days, weeks or even months as God will continue to reveal to us as we dwell on a subject. Do not rush the thoughts, just let your body and soul rest in it!
When we are deliberate about meditating it requires a quiet place with the purpose of hearing from God. Meditation in the word is personal intimate time with God. It is developing a relationship with our Father. Meditation on the word usually requires reading the scripture over several times, looking up definition of words and then being still to hear God speak to our heart. God’s desire and request is that we meditate on the word so we have clear understanding of who He is, what His instructions are to us, and the blessings He has laid out for us. When we are meditating on the word we are in God’s presence, listening to Him speak to our soul. What a blessing it is!
God, your word is amazing, we do not just want to read the word, we want understand what is being said to us. We love having appointed times with you, help us to take more time to meditate on what you are telling us and to apply what you have revealed in our lives. In Jesus’ name. Amen
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19, Isaiah 55:11
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