Meditating on the Word of God.... The Hebrew word for meditate means to mutter or to mumble, to make a low sound. It is used of the gentle cooing of a dove, the low growl of a lion, and the soft music of a harp. It was the habit of people reflecting on the Scriptures to turn the words over and over in their mind, and they did this by speaking the words, often in a whisper that sounded very much like mumbling. They would do this on an early-morning walk, on a garden bench in the afternoon, or on their bed at night. Going over and over the words worked something like a root stimulator, allowing the words to penetrate their heart more quickly and more deeply.
This process of reflection was not a rote exercise. In Psalm 1:2 the word that stands parallel to the word meditate is delight. It says: "...But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night". "Delight" is the theme of Psalm 119. For the Psalmist, it was (God's Word) his favorite subject! It keeps him up at night (Ps. 63:6), it keeps him company when he wakes up in the morning (Ps. 139:18). It is like gold or like enjoying rich honey (Ps. 19:7-11).
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Wow! What a treasure we have in His Word! Along with the Psalmist, I commend It to you. Let me encourage you to dive in deeper this week. Enjoy....
Indebted,
Mitch
