MAY 9

Psalm 119:14-16
Memorise Psalm 119:15
“…I will meditate in thy precepts…”

The Psalmist loves God’s Word. It is a treasure in his heart that gives him immense joy that is not found in this world. In Psalm 119:14 and 16, we see how he has “rejoiced in the way of [God’s] testimonies” and how he will “delight [himself] in God’s statutes”. Does God’s Word give you as much joy and excitement as it gives the Psalmist? And if not, can you then recall anything that might elicit such an enthusiastic response from you? I am sure some readers might have difficulty even thinking of that, let alone God’s Word.

How does the Psalmist love God’s Word so much? In verse 15, we find that the Psalmist does not merely read and memorise God’s Word, he also meditates on it. To meditate on something means to give much thought about it. It is to turn it around in your mind and truly ponder in depth its meaning and what you might learn from it. Meditation is not the New Age idea of emptying your mind. This is in fact very dangerous as an empty mind is ready ground for evil thoughts and influences that the devil is only too happy to plant. Therefore, we must be sure that we have the right idea of what meditating on God’s Word means.

By meditating on it, the Psalmist is able to understand God’s Word more deeply. He begins to grasp certain truths that may not be so apparent with just superficial reading. God’s Word is full of rich truths and precious promises for us. It is no wonder that the Psalmist loves and respects God’s Word so much.

The Psalmist’s immense love and delight in God’s Word is not something alien or unattainable to us. We must see His Word as a treasure trove of wisdom and comfort, and start digging deep into it by spending more time considering and pondering the passages we read during our Quiet Time. By meditating on God’s Word more, we will begin to love it more and more.

Thought: “And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved. My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes.” (Psalm 119:47-48)
Prayer: Help me O Lord to love Thy Word more and more each day!