April 30, 2025
A pleasant meditation
Read: 1 Samuel 5, 6; Psalm 119: 89-176; Luke 16:19-31
Scripture: Psalm 119: 97 Oh, how I love your law! I meditate on it all day long...103 How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!
Observation: Meditation is a popular practice in many religions. There are different types of meditation with different techniques. However, Christian meditation is totally different from other forms of meditation. While others focus on a particular object(s) or their activities during meditation, we Christians contemplate God and his word during our meditation. In Psalm 119:97-104, the psalmist shares his meditation experience and the benefits he gained from it. Notice the exclamation about his love for the Word of God. Throughout the day, he meditates on God's word. We may wonder how it is possible! It is because he tasted the sweetness of God's word, which is sweeter than honey.
The psalmist is not merely reading the Word of God. Instead, he meditates on it with sincere love. His meditation on the Word of God gave him many benefits, such as wisdom, insights, understanding, and protection from any evil, to name a few. He became a better person than his enemies, teachers, and elders. How wonderful it is to know about Christian meditation and its benefits! It is always good to read and know the Word of God. But meditating on the Word of God will give us joy and blessings that are inexplainable in words.
Application: God's word has many blessings for my life. As I revere and have high regard for the Word of God, I should give my time to read it regularly. My busy life should not be an excuse for not giving proper time to God's word. When I read the Bible, I understand God's plan for my life. When I meditate on the Word of God, I gain all the riches of wisdom to become a better person in the world. I love the Word of God, so I regularly meditate on it.
Prayer: Father, thank you for the Bible you gave in my hands. May my meditation of your words be pleasing to you, Oh God. Lord, When I read your word every day, help me to taste that the Lord is good. Amen.
✍️: Arputharaj Samuel
📕: Quiet Time Companion
🗓️ Day – 120