Bible Reading: Joshua 1:8 & 1 Timothy 4:13-16
Meditation. Does the sound of that word conjure up images of sitting like a pretzel and humming?
When the Bible says that we’re to “meditate” on scripture, it has something very different in mind. In Joshua 1:8 we are commanded: " Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful." Meditation on God's word isn't an option.
To meditate on God’s Word means to seriously think about what the Bible says, to turn it over in our minds again and again.
There are many ways to meditate on the Word. One is to read a verse several times in one sitting and ask a different question each time you read the verse. Here are some questions that you might ask (there are others, but these will get you started!):
* What is this verse saying?
* What did this verse mean to those people to whom it was originally written?
* What does this verse mean to me?
* Was this verse written for a specific person?
* Is there a principle in this verse that I can apply to my life? If so, what is it?
* What does this verse say about God?
* How can I use what I’ve learned from this verse to honor and glorify God with my life?
I pray that you will take some time today, or at least this week, to meditate on the word of God.
“Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching. Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through a prophetic message when the body of elders laid their hands on you. Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress.” 1 Timothy 4:13-15
Prayer: Heavenly Father, fill my mind and heart with the truth of Your Word. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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