15 Rock-Solid Reasons to Meditate on God’s Word
I’ve noticed a pattern.
There is a direct correlation between understanding of scripture and time spent meditating on scripture.
More time in meditation generally leads to deeper understanding.
The fact itself is not a surprise, but the magnitude of its effects is.
“Continued meditation brings great profit to the soul. Passant and transient thoughts are more pleasant, but not so profitable. Deliberate meditation is of most use because it secures the return of the thoughts.” —Thomas Manton
But the benefit of deeper understanding is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. It, no doubt, is an aid to continual communion with God.
Fifteen reasons why you should foster intentional meditation:
1. It engages an otherwise slothful, shallow-skimming mind to probe for deeper truth
2. It fills you with mind-renewing, life-transforming truth (Romans 12:2, John 17:17)
3. It fills the heart with life-giving words to flow from the mouth (Luke 6:45)
4. It contributes to a life of obedience (Joshua 1:8)
5. It is a sign of the tree planted by water (Psalm 1:2-3)
6. It feeds the soul (Psalm 63:5-6)
7. It fuels heartfelt praise (Psalm 63:5-6, Psalm 145:4-7)
8. It fixes your eyes on the ways of God (Psalm 119:15)
9. It keeps you from meditating on circumstances (Psalm 119:23)
10. It’s the secret to standing and speaking before kings unashamed (Psalm 119:46-48)
11. It prevents useless replaying of wrongs committed against you (Psalm 119:78)
12. It gives you more understanding than your teachers (Psalm 119:99)
13. It’s better than counting sheep late at night (Psalm 63:6, Psalm 119:148)
14. It leads to wise speech (Psalm 49:3-4)
15. It pleases the Lord (Psalm 104:34, Psalm 19:14)
Why do you meditate on the Word?
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“Continual communion with God”… what a wonderful place to be… Your recent posts on prayer and this reminder to meditate on Scripture brings two important parts of our lives together. The Scriptures encourage, even command, us to meditate on the Word day and night and to pray continually. By reading God’s Word, we can “hear” what He has told us; by praying to Him, we can tell Him our praises, needs, and confessions; thus, God and His child remain in on-going conversation and communion… Pretty amazing to think about!
Wisdom is applied knowledge. 2Pet 1:2 Grace & peace is multiplied to you in the knowledge of God & Jesus our Lord. The more I know Him the more I love Him & the more I love Him the more I want Him. David said, I have hidden Thy word in my heart so that I will not sin against you. If it is hidden in my heart it has taken root & is growing.
Wow. Hefty list here. Good stuff. Meditating on the Word for me is much like your 7th point, because I feel like I’m worshiping when I’m reading and meditating. It certainly fuels me for praise, but I feel like I’m praising in the very moment I’m meditating. Also, I end up adoring Christ even more and the Gospel is made new to me in a fresh light.
Thanks for posting this!
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