CHANGED THROUGH MEDITATION

But his delight is in the law of the LORD,
And in His law he meditates day and night.
Psalm 1:2

Meditation means “to think deeply and continuously about something”. For a Christian, this means remaining in the presence of God and pondering each truth He reveals about Himself until it becomes real and personal in your life. While this takes time, we can be changed through meditation.

Life Without Meditation

In His Sermon on the Mount, Jesus accused certain would-be followers of calling Him “Lord” and yet never doing what He told them (Luke 6:46). They had the correct truth in their heads, but it had never translated into obedience.

You may know God’s Word in your mind, meaning you have learned the principles and concepts and doctrines of God. However, you have not come to know Jesus personally because God’s Word is not inside your heart.

• You can reject a doctrine, or ignore a concept, or challenge a principle, however it is much more difficult to ignore a Person.
• You can have Scripture in your mind and still sin against God.
• You can recite long passages of Scripture and yet live an ungodly life.

Life With Meditation

Reflect on Psalm 119:11 – “Your word have I hidden in my heart, / That I might not sin against You”.

• When you meditate on Scriptures, the truth moves from your head to your heart and results in obedience.
• As God’s truth touches the deepest corner of your soul, the Holy Spirit will transform you into the image of Jesus Christ.

As you pray today, ask yourself how you read the Bible. Do you just read the words, the lines, the chapters? Or do you really think about the Scriptures, seeking a deeper understanding of His Word? Take this moment to thank God for giving you His Holy Word, and then ask Him to change your heart. Make a true effort to meditate on God’s Word and take note of how you become changed through meditation. Amen.

Source:
“Experiencing God Day-By-Day; The Devotional and Journal”, by Henry T. Blackaby and Richard Blackaby ©1997. Entry April 7.

Additional Reading:
Meditate On These Things
Earnestly Seeking Him
Prepare Your Mind