Meditate And Rejoice by Steve McCracken Good morning people who think and speak right Psalm 104:34 (NIV) May my meditation be pleasing to Him, as I rejoice in the Lord. Meditation is ‘focused thinking, contemplation, utterance’. Mediation is what we choose to think about, and as a result, what we choose to speak about. As I read this verse, I see the two phrases positively affecting each other. Let me explain. If we are people who meditate on things that are pleasing to God, we will be rejoicing in the Lord and His goodness. In other words, if we are meditating on things that are lovely, and pure, and right, and just, and holy, and admirable – things that are praise-worthy – we will automatically start to rejoice in the Lord! We literally won’t be able to keep ourselves from bubbling over with delight and thankfulness!!! Therefore what we meditate on affects our ability to rejoice in the Lord. And if we are people who commit to rejoice in the Lord always – despite challenges and contradictions – then I believe we will start to meditate on good things; better things. There is something about making a decision to rejoice in the Lord that positively flows into all the areas of our lives. We start to see life differently, which in turn positively affects what we think about and speak about; what we meditate on. Therefore what we rejoice in affects our ability to meditate on the Lord. The first part affects the second part – and the second part affects the first part. So today, I want to encourage you to meditate on the right things; God things. Think about what God says in His Word, then think about it some more, then speak it out. I also want to encourage you to rejoice in the Lord today. That’s right, today – regardless of what is going on. It’s time to praise!
Posted on: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 09:29:50 +0000