Psalm 1:2,3 “But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate 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.”
The born-again Christian has been given the Word of God to be a Guide for daily living. It is, of course, much more than that. It is also a mirror, a source of strength and comfort, a promise Book, a window to see our Savior and learn from Him, and a way to see what will happen in our world. There is a lot in it and the more you think about what it says and apply it – which is what Bible word “meditation” means – the more blessed you can be.
The best blessings are not physical ones. They include walking in fellowship with Him, enjoying His peace, and knowing that He will provide. Many rich people do not have them and they cannot buy them.
Although the promise of blessing is there, you also need to notice that there are two conditions for it. First, you need to “delight” in it. Do you really “delight” in reading and studying God’s Word? And what about hearing it preached and taught on Sunday in church?
Second, there is the constant meditation on it – “day and night.” This, of course, implies that you are applying it to your life. The best way to do his through the day is to memorize passages of Scripture. Are you doing that?
Many have found the above two conditions to be the key to a joyous life in Christ. Why not start to get in on the blessings and find out how meditation can make a difference.