Joshua 1:8
This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth;
but thou shalt meditate therein day and night,
that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein:
for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous,
and then thou shalt have good success.
Cross References for "Meditate"
Psalm 1:1-3
I remember when I read Joshua 1:8 for the first time, and thought to myself: "Really? I can be prosperous (or advancing/moving forward), and have good success (or prudence/wisdom), by starting out with MEDITATING?"
Isn't that pretty amazing?
Well, you may ask, "What does it mean to "meditate"?
I'm glad you asked. :)
declare (1), devise (2), devising (1), growls (1), make a sound (1), meditate (5), meditates (1), moan (3), moan sadly (1), mutter (2), mutters (1), ponders (1), utter (2), uttering (1), utters (1).
I noticed that those words for mediating mainly refers to SPEAKING. Or making some sort of noise.
Ponder, devise, and meditate are actually about THINKING.
So basically, I realized that you only speak about what you're thinking about.
It starts with what you "ponder" or "devise," then you start to "declare," "make a sound," and "utter" things.
You may ask, "well what should I meditate on?"
I believe Psalm 143:5 gives a great answer.
"I remember the days of old;
I meditate on ALL thy works;
I muse on the work of thy hands."
Psalm 143:5
David said he meditated on not just some, but ALL God's works.
Have you ever thought about ALL God's works?
And talked to Him about them?
Prayer
"Lord, Your works are amazing.
You're an incredible Designer and Creator.
The moon, and stars, shining brightly at night.
The sun, so powerful, able to keep us warm, ripen our tomatoes, keep our earth in orbit, and yet just far enough to not scorch us to death.
All of creation speaks volumes to your glory Lord.
What a crazy notion to think that a mere human could create dirt, rock, or air from nothing.
Or to make even a tree, a tomato plant, or a blade of grass from dirt, rocks or air.
Or to make an animal from tomatoes, bananas, broccoli and dirt.
Or to make a human, from an cow, a chicken, and an ape.
How much more impossible to think that NOTHING at all created humans.
But You have the power to create EVERYTHING.
Lord, Thank you, for being Awesome. Thank you for all the other types of things you've created...
For music, and the beauty that sound waves hitting my eardrums can cause.
For learning, and the excitement of implementing and knowing that I'm growing.
For exercise, which profits a little.
For eating, and the fact that we have taste buds and can enjoy doing what we need to do anyway,
For working: physically, mentally, and relationally.
For witnessing, and the fact that we can be a part of the process of You saving a soul.
For fellowship, and the ability that Christians have to share joys and sorrows and grow together, with both new and old friends,
For salvation; what amazing love that Jesus died for a wretch like me!
For prayer: I can talk to You, the God of the universe, at ANY time!
For being omnipresent, omnipotent, and omniscient!
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| "...All things were created by him and for him." (Col 1:16) |
Thank you Lord for everything,
Thank you for challenges, with health, finances, and relationships.
When I get sick, it doesn't "stink," because I'm grateful You've allowed me to be alive.
When I'm broke, and I'm looking for an opportunity, I thank you that I can always learn through the process.
When I'm broken hearted, and all my friends leave me, I thank you for being the my true Friend and source of true love.
I praise You because...
You could've made us all just like animals, but you put in us an awareness of our existence, and of death and eternity!
You could've given sorrow from doing things that honor You, but you give us joy!
You could've given us stress from following Your commands, but you have given us peace!
You could have left us with blind faith, but you gave us a Book called the Bible!
You could have just TOLD us what to do, but you sent Your Son to be our example!
You could've only given us a To Do List, but You also gave us a Leader,
You could've only given us an Instructions Manual, but You also gave us a Mentor.
God, You are awesome.
I thank You for everything, and for everyone"
Writing down all of God's awesome works really gave me some new perspectives on how awesome HE is.
I encourage you to do it too!
Recommendation of the Week:
Ray Comfort's brand new 33 Minute Movie just came out today! I'm looking forward to watching it.
http://geniusthemovie.com/
Challenge:
Psalm 77 says to not only meditate by ourselves on God's Works,
But now let's go talk to people about them!
God is so awesome, Amen?
May He bless you this week,
Your bro in Christ,
Landon
Psalm 77: 11-12
"I will remember the works of the LORD: surely I will remember thy wonders of old.
12 I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings."
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