Joshua 1:8 "This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success."
Meditation as a lifestyle is a mechanism that each individual used on a daily basis, which serve as a governing device and spiritual leading. What makes the difference as Christians is meditating on the word of God. The above text shows that it is not possible to govern well, without the continual study of God's word. Engaging the mind through the use of meditation implies a definite focus of one's thoughts on something as to understand it deeply and this usually give birth to revelation. 2 Timothy 2:7 says "Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this.
" Meditating on the word of God and acting on the revelation release, drive/position us in achieving success. The psalmist also point out in the book of Psalm 1:2-3 "But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper."
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om define "Meditate" as to think, reflect, consider, contemplate, deliberate, muse, ponder, ruminate, cogitate or exercise the mind or one's power of reason in order to make inferences, decisions, or arrive at a solution or judgments;
Meditation is a function of the mind and the heart. It is what we think about in our hearts and it is something we each do every day. Whether we realize it or not, we all spend a large portion of our time in some form of meditation. The thing is, what we meditate on may or may not be worth while. In fact, what we habitually think about is frequently unhealthy for our growth as Christians. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. (Ps 19:14). Within your temple, O God, we meditate on your unfailing love. (Ps 48:9). I will meditate on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds. (Ps 77:12). I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways. (Ps 119:15). Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long. (Ps 119:97). I have more insight than all my teachers, for I meditate on your statutes. (Ps 119:99). My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises. (Ps 119:148). I remember the days of long ago; I meditate on all your works and consider what your hands have done. (Ps 143:5). They will speak of the glorious splendour of your majesty, and I will meditate on your wonderful works. (Ps 145:5). May my meditation be pleasing to him, as I rejoice in the LORD. (Ps 104:34).
What then is Christian meditation? It is the act of turning our hearts and our minds completely to the full task of bringing the word of God to life in our lives on a daily basis. What we meditate on has a lot to do with who we are and who we want to be. To change one's act is by meditating on what will produce good fruit within and reflect afterward on the outside. Matthew 7:17-18 says "Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit." By nature, we stir up and act out that which is in our hearts. The end result will be determined/measured by the intake of the product(Good or Bad). If your heart is filled with good things, it shows that you are meditating on good things. If your heart is filled with bad things, it shows that you are meditating on bad things. The number one goal of God after salvation is to change us from the inside out. He wants to renew our minds and hearts so they will become more like his own. However, it is only by meditating on his own word recorded in the Bible can this happen. "So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God" Romans 10:17. If we ignore it, he cannot work in us. But, if we use it and put it to use, he will be able to enter into our lives and form us into what he wants us to be. Meditating on the word of God allows its transforming power to renew our minds and change our hearts.
"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things" Philippians 4:8.
Prayer
As we meditate on the word of God, our mind will transformed and produce that which will be pleasing in the sight of God, in Jesus' Name (Amen).
