It is calling to mind, thinking over, dwelling upon, and applying God's works, ways, purposes, and promises.
My meditation of Him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the Lord. Psalm 104:34
It is a deliberate and continuous duty that born-again believers practice in order to better know their Lord.
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14
Studying the Bible is a discipline every Christian understands as vital to his spiritual growth. But sadly ... 'prayerful meditation' over what he reads is often neglected. The Holy Spirit desires to help us plumb the depths of Scripture, yet we terminate the process before His divine insight reveals the deeper truths of God.
Spurgeon - Truth is something like the cluster of the vine: if you would have wine from it, you must bruise it; you must press and squeeze it many times. The bruisers’ feet must come down joyfully upon the bunches, or else the juice will not flow, and they must leap, and leap, and leap again, and well tread the grapes, or else much of the precious liquid will be wasted. You must, by the feet of meditation, tread the clusters of truth, would you get the wine of consolation from there.
If you have a strong grip on Scripture, it will have a powerful impact on your walk of faith. Four steps are required ...
2. Meditate on the Word
3. Memorize the Word
4. Practice the Word
In the meantime, meditate on those things that edify ...
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
There is an ocean of inspired revelation in which to dive. Don't let this world's calamitous noise hinder your quiet reflection on the things of God. Meditation brings sure-footedness, comfort, and wisdom in these perilous times.
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