Meditation
I WILL MEDITATE ON YOUR PRECEPTS
Text: Psalm 119
24 September 2023
THE NEXT LOGICAL STEP
It is good and right that we desire to learn more about the precepts of God. But that is only the first step. What is the next logical thing to do?
13 With my lips I have declared
All the judgments of Your mouth.
14 I have rejoiced in the way of Your testimonies,
As much as in all riches.
15 I will meditate on Your precepts,
And contemplate Your ways.
16 I will delight myself in Your statutes;
I will not forget Your word. Psalm 119:13-16
- Declaring the Judgments of God
a) It should be natural to share God’s word with others
b) The Judgments of God are wonderful things to speak about
- Rejoicing in the way of God’s testimonies
a) Many rejoice if they obtain wealth
b) We should rejoice when we acquire further knowledge of God
- Meditating on God’s word
a) This is an important development
b) The word “contemplating” helps us to understand the concept of “meditation” better
c) What Meditation is NOT!
i) It is not letting the mind go “blank”
ii) It is not choosing a mantra to focus on!
iii) Biblical Meditation is dwelling on the Word of God at a deeper level
- Delighting in God’s word
a) This is a huge step forward
b) The heart finds great joy and delight in the Word of God
OUR CHALLENGE
Let us be deeply challenged to take the next step. Let us deepen our knowledge of God’s word in every way possible!