When I say the word meditate, what comes to your mind? I'm guessing that you think of some kind of eastern mystic sitting with legs crossed chanting "om" - something like that. There is no where in the Bible that commands or recommends that kind of practice.
But we are told to meditate. Psalm 119:148 speaks of this practice.
There's nothing transcendental about that kind of meditation. When the Bible speaks of meditation, it simply means to stop and think deeply about the Word, chewing on it until you understand it thoroughly and have applied it comprehensively.My eyes are awake before the watches of the night,that I may meditate on your promise.
We are a hurried people, rushing around from commitment to commitment with little time to stop and think. And we are a noisy people, with phones going and music playing and iPods, iPads, tablets and smart phones to distract us always. In a world like this, stopping to think is not a common event. But i is essential to spiritual growth. We must take time to chew on the Word of God, to consider all of its deep claims, to carefully apply the Word to our lives.
If your Christian life is stuck in neutral, gunning the engine might not be your best strategy. Stop. Pray. Think. Medidate. Spend time with God - much time. Slow down and focus your mind on the the things which are above until your mind aligns with the mind of God and your heart beats with his.
It is a great thing to read the Bible daily and to pray through lists of prayer needs. But we must also be careful to stop and think deeply about what it says, letting the Spirit take the truths deep into our souls and accomplish his amazing work of transformation in us.
Father, help me to slow down - in mind as well as body - to take the time to consider your Word in all its glory and power.
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