The Gift of Meditation

Psalm 1:2 - "But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night."

I love the way that the book of Psalms is put together. It's 150 chapters are written by a number of different people. But, there is a harmony in the Psalms. There is a love for the law of God. There is a love for God. And, there is a love for the study of the Word of God.

Ancient Hebrew people would not have had ready access to the Word of God, as we do today. There were no printing presses. There were no Bibles that sat on a shelf collecting dust. When the Psalmist speaks about the blessed man, he speaks of the love that he has for the Word; a Word that was hidden in his heart.

The Hebrew people studied the Word of God in the context of community. It was usually studied at the local synagogue, or perhaps the temple in Jerusalem. The person who takes the time to meditate upon God's word, day and night, is a person who is in touch with God's plan for living. Want to understand God's will for your life? Meditate upon His Word. Want to understand how to live in a world of darkness? Meditate upon His Word. Want to know how to be a better husband or wife? Meditate upon God's Word. Want to know how to be a better parent? Meditate upon God's Word. Want to know how to handle finances? Meditate upon God's Word. Want to know how to make decisions about elected officials? Meditate upon God's Word. Want to know how to live life by the Spirit? Meditate upon God's Word.

I could go on and on, but you get the picture. So, how is the meditation going? I hope you'll give it a try. Allow God to speak to you through his holy Word. It will change your life.

Dear Heavenly Father,

Your Word has revealed much to us. Help us to remember that. Help us to be people who meditate upon Your Holy Word. Help us to go to it for direction, encouragement, equipping and rebuking. Help us to adjust our lives to Your will for us.

In Jesus' name,

Amen.