Daily Devotions
Psalms
Psalm 77:6b "I meditate within my heart..."
Day 85 – Psalm 77
“I meditate within my heart…” Psalm 77:6b
THE SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINE OF MEDITATION
This was a discipline that was practised by many in the ancient days. Sadly, it seems to be a lost discipline today. Meditation was going to be another step that Asaph would take to get out of his spiritual doldrums.
“I meditate within my heart…”
Psalm 77:6b
1. References to Meditation
There are many references to meditation. Let us look at the following references. King David himself practised meditation. Asaph was personally acquainted with king David
(1 Chronicles 15-16).
a) Prayer and meditation went together with David.
“Give ear to my words, O LORD,
Consider my meditation.”
Psalm 5:1
b) He encouraged the practice of meditation.
“Be angry, and do not sin.
Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still.”
Psalm 4:4
2. Personal practice
Knowledge of people who practised meditation would not go very far. Knowledge of the discipline of meditation would not go very far either. The challenge is to personally practise meditation.