What Do You Meditate On?

 

 

But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night.

—Psalm 1:2

 

David experienced joy by meditating on the Law day and night, which provided him strength (Nehemiah 8:10). We have a much better covenant than the one David had (Hebrews 8:6). In our relationship with God, we have the choice to meditate day and night on Jesus' life-giving covenant of grace.

 

How did you wake up this morning? Some wake up thinking about the goodness of God, bursting with the assurance of His love and being convinced of His blessings on the way. Others wake up miserable, fearful, and anxious. They share the same covenant of grace as those who focus on God’s goodness, but they choose to disregard the promises of God and pamper their feelings.

 

“As a man thinks in his heart, so is he” (Proverbs 23:7). 

 

What you think about, ruminate on, and meditate on shapes the direction of your life. It also influences the insights you gain from the Lord and those hidden from you by personal concerns. Many believers have countless questions about God because they don’t take the time to meditate on Him and His Word. They read something in the Bible or a devotional they either agree or disagree with, and then they move on. They never pause to reflect on the verse or idea presented; they don’t allow the Holy Spirit to either confirm or challenge them. They have already settled on their doubts and feelings and determined the course of their lives.

 

“I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty, and on Your wondrous works” (Psalm 145:5).

 

Meditating on God’s promises, blessings, wonderous works, and purposes nurtures a heart of gratitude. A heart overflowing with thankfulness and praise clearly shows that one is focused on what truly matters.

 

“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things” (Philippians 4:8).

 

What do you meditate on? God’s Word is true. He is noble, just, pure, and lovely. His promises bring good news. He is virtuous and cannot lie. He deserves your praise. When you take the time to meditate and reflect on God's goodness, doubt will vanish, and faith will surpass your feelings. You will begin to recognize His blessings!

 

“Praise the Lord! Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever” (Psalm 106:1).