August 1, 2018 - - Psalm 1:2b-3 - - What do you meditate on?

...his delight is in the law of the LORD

and on his law he meditates day and night.

He is like a tree

planted by streams of water

that yields its fruit in season,

and its leaf does not wither.

In all that he does he prospers.

Psalm 1:2b-3 ESV

My current, part-time job involves a lot of driving. So I have a chance to listen to the radio. A couple of times I have noticed how much air time is spent on movies: analysis, reviews and quality of the acting and so on. It is interesting to see how often friends on FB post their favs and co-workers talk about movies in the cinemas or on their subscribed channels.

What I am missing is conversation about the Word of God.

If we, as Christians, meditate on the Word day and night, then we should be talking about the latest chapter we read.

If we, as Christians, delight in the Law of the LORD, then we ought to be overflowing with information about the insights the Spirit has given us as we read the Word.

If we, as Christians, are fruitful our lives must reflect the glory of Jesus for whom and about whom the Scripture is written.

Perhaps Christians are not reading the Bible so they have nothing to say.

Perhaps Christians are neglecting time with God so they are embarrassed to contribute to conversations.

Perhaps Christians are more familiar with the tawdry things of the world than with the glories of knowing God.

Brothers and sisters in Christ, begin the day with the Word of God. Fill your mind with thoughts of glorious things. When people around you are talking about movies, sports, or the latest craze, in effect, meditating on what the world has to offer, consider what you have read in the Bible and think of it! Meditate.

What are the implications of knowing God in this sin-filled world?

What is it God is calling you to do or say?

Be bold to interject your delight in God, not as an apology, or shyly, but with wonder-filled delight.

Blessed be Your Name, God of Wisdom. Thank You for opening the way to heaven through Jesus Christ, the sinless One. It is incredible to contemplate that Jesus walked among sin-drenched people and was Himself without sin. Spirit of God, Who rested on Jesus without measure, fill our thoughts with the Word and with wonder for our Saviour. Spirit Who Counsels believers, direct our living so that all we say and wisely leave unsaid, what we leave undone and choose to do, reflects our delight in Christ and our desire to serve Him. In Jesus' Name we pray~Amen.