...But his delight is in the law of the LORD,...
and on His law he meditates day and night
This scripture describes one of the characteristics of a godly man who will be blessed. He is regarded as blessed if he does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, he does not stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers [Psalm 1:1]. To be able to be kept out of the way of the ungodly and be fortified against their temptations, he needs to meditate on the word of God.
If you are are pleased that there is God, you need to be pleased that there is a Bible, a revelation of God, a revelation of His will, and knowledge of the way to happiness in Him. When you become delighted in the word of God, you will find yourself meditating on it. Negative thoughts are replaced with thoughts of the word of God. Your Loving Father promises a prosperous way and good success to those who meditate on the word of God [Joshua 1:8].
To meditate in God’s word is to think about and talk about with yourself the great things contained in it. As you meditate, you need to have an application of it in mind and a fixedness of thought, until you are affected by the words and experience the power of them in your heart. Are you going through a time when you need guidance or comfort? Search the scriptures for a word applicable to your situation. You need to have it in your thoughts whether night or day. Resist negative thoughts with the word of God. Overcome negative confession with the word you are meditating on. Think about it even as you rest and sleep every night.
Prayer: My Loving Father, I desire to be rooted and established deep in Your love and righteousness so that I will stand firm against temptations or trials. I pray for a desire to delight in Your word. As I read Your Word may it find a resting place in my mind and a loving place in my heart so that I will meditate on it day and night. I plant my spiritual roots deep in the soil of Your Holy Word so that I can be like healthy trees planted by streams of water growing in strength, beauty, and fruitfulness. In Jesus Name I pray, Amen.
One-Year Daily Bible Reading Plan - Apr. 05 2010 - 1 Samuel 24-25 (OT), John 14 (NT).
Suggested Prayer Point for yourself - Pray for the opportunity to be a blessing to someone today. Supporting Scriptures - Genesis 12:2, Matthew 25:20-21.
Suggested General Prayer Point - Pray for increased love and unity in the Church, the body of Christ.
Joyful 'Toon For Today
God's Love and Mine...
