Mar 16, 2020 like secular meditation, meditating on god s word can provide you with a renewed sense of calm, but the blessings of this meditative practice can extend even deeper than that. He has a perfect result in mindthat we may be perfect and complete. How to meditate on gods word and free 14 day reading guide. By the end of our forty days together, my goal is to help you. When you learn how to meditate on the word of god, you can move into a believing faith that always. This includes engaging in active conversation with god as we read his word. How to meditate on gods word founders ministries blog. How to meditate on the word of god with pictures wikihow. Moreover, when we read gods word silently, we are only using our eyes to take in gods word. Study 3 the great benefits of meditation words of life.
Its your time to start to step up into your year of victory blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. If we will talk to the spirit, then we will walk in the spirit and receive his work in us. But when we read gods word aloud, we are using our eyes to see, our mouths to speak and our ears to hear. Old testament saints and christians of all times and places have meditated on the bible though in many cases they have had to rely on their memory, or a small scroll, or perhaps a rare fragment of printed scripture. How to meditate on gods word for healing gloria copeland healing school duration. He is meditating on the precepts of god for they are always true, faithful, and good. As i do this, i become acquainted with the verse and the reality of the good things god has given me in christ, in this case healing, sinks in.
How to meditate on gods word by don krow the word meditate means to muse over, ponder, to plan in the mind, to purpose, or intend. Fast and easy ways to practice intentional bible meditation and grow in faith. Aug 16, 2017 i will say this to myself constantly, think about it meditate on it and get a picture in my mind of gods healing power in me. As you meditate, seek guidance, comfort, joy, reassurance, and wisdom that come from an enriched understanding of divine truth. One of the most critical times to meditate on gods word is as you go to sleep each night. When my wife and i lived in england, i remember bumping into stephen hawking. Jun 18, 2017 the dominance of gods word over our lives can only come through reading and meditating gods word daily in our lives. My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that i may meditate on your promises. We become so lost in his word that his word is found in us. He was the lucasian professor of mathematics then, a position he held for 30 years. Within your temple, o god, we meditate on your unfailing love. You open yourself up to divine encounters that will establish your destiny.
How to meditate on gods word discipleship evangelism. Meditation involves remembering, and resounding, but finally asaph speaks of meditating. Without this introspection, we can forget the importance of living righteously. True meditation will give you understanding of god, his ways and his word. The bible is the very words of god, given to us that we might know him, love him, and obey him. Lord jesus christ, we trust we have his mind as we wait on him with the word open, reliant on the holy spirit. May 31, 2016 how to meditate on god s word for healing gloria copeland healing school duration. It is important that we think deeply and reflect on what we believe and our actions. Jan 19, 2015 the goal of secular meditation is to empty the mind, the goal of godly meditation is to fill the mind with gods truth. Mar 21, 2017 pastor chris oyakhilome meditate on god s word duration. How to meditate on gods word covenant peace ministries.
By example and word, christ taught the necessity of prayer. But his delight is in the law of the lord, and in his law he meditates day and night. Confess aloud the promises of gods word in this booklet to yourself everyday. I believe that very few christians have been taught how important it is to pay close attention to what they. Its an ancient practice, yet one that is very much needed by every believer today. This word siyach means to muse and wonder and dwell onto think deeply about something.
Letting god s word resound from within the very center of our being. After journaling, this is the second most common way i tend to meditate on scripture. The value of reading, meditating on gods word the standard. It takes more than just reading the bible to grow spiritually. The quiet moments of preparing for sleep offer an ideal setting for contemplation and fellowship with the lord. He said, if you abide in my word, then you are truly disciples of minejohn 8. Then, the word will become a part of us just as natural food becomes a part of our physical bodies when we eat. This is the quick version because of our time limit.
It is not emptying your mind as practiced in eastern or oriental religions. We inject it into our thoughts as we make decisions, as we admonish and instruct our souls to choose right things and walk down right paths. Psalm 119 teaches the importance of learning gods word and standards. If we want gods word to do its best and most comprehensive work in us, we must meditate on scripture. The word meditate means to muse over, ponder, to plan in the mind, to purpose, or intend. Hide gods word in your heart by memorizing scripture. Prayer means to be with god and sometimes speak with him. The israelites were told to bind them to their hands and have them as frontlets before their eyes a symbol of taking and acting gods word out in their daily lives, and a symbol of visualizing the word every day deuteronomy 6. The more we know of gods truth from reading his word the greater our love for him grows. Prepare your heart to meditate on gods word meditate on. However, a proper practice of meditating or musing on gods word, can transform your christian living. In this lesson you will consider how to prepare your heart to receive the truths of god by his loving revelation to you. Example of how to meditate on gods word meditate on gods word. Like tough meat requires low, slow heat to tenderize it, we stubborn humans need to ruminate on the rich truths of gods word in order to.
Ten times it deals with the word of god, four times the works of god, and twice the person of god. Words for meditation appear about twenty times in scripture. Meditate on the word of the lord day and night desiring god. Meditate prayerfully when we read the bible, were not just reading a book were reading the sacred word of god. Your times of meditation should be times of worship and fellowship with god. As newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby.
We dwell on it and then as opportunities arise, we preach it to ourselves. Resting in gods word simply means being aware of it. He and i met repeatedly during lunch in my years in cambridge. To be a healthy disciple of jesus, feeding on gods word must be your first priority. It can be noted from these scriptures that meditation does indicate the use of mouth as an instrument to mutter or speak gods word. Sep 10, 2018 if we want gods word to do its best and most comprehensive work in us, we must meditate on scripture. Theyve never understood why it is so important to meditate on, or ponder and contemplate, the word of god. How to meditate on gods word and free 14 day reading. Meditating on gods word in this article we will consider the meaning, blessing, and application of meditating on gods word.
Worship god in your spirit as you quote gods word back to him. The greek word implies to revolve somthing in the mind and is also translated to imagine. Kenneth copeland ministries how to meditate on the word. As you meditate on gods word, you help your spirit, soul, and body become more detached from the influences of the world. If we refuse to endure our trials, we shortcircuit gods purpose for allowing them. Fast and easy ways to practice intentional bible meditation and grow in faith, worship and prayer okpara, daniel c. I will meditate on your precepts and fix my eyes on your ways. The greek word implies to revolve something in the mind and is also translated to imagine. The lord loves us so much he doesnt want us to lack any of these qualities. So it is a process of putting god s word in your mouth and continually repeating it. Meditating on gods word will give you spiritual success.
Five steps to meditating on the bible unlocking the bible. In scripture, there are many references to meditating on scripture at this time. Meditate on it day and night so you may be sure to obey all that is written in it. Meditating on gods word the blessings singing the scriptures provides another way for meditating on gods word. Two reasons for biblical mediation are to ponder over correct knowledge, also referred. Two reasons for biblical mediation are to ponder over correct knowledge, also. I will meditate also of all the lords work and talk of his doings ps. The greek word implies to revolve something in the mind and is also translated to imagine two reasons for biblical mediation are to ponder over correct knowledge, also referred to as renewing the mind and to contact god behind his word through prayer, praise, and mediation. However, i hope the demonstration gives you an idea of how one verse can be filled with so much of gods truth.
Jesus said that man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of god matt. How to meditate on the word of god kenneth copeland ministries. So in this post ill consider what it means to meditate or muse on gods word with an invitation to join me in this much needed practice. Insight into gods will try these techniques for effective meditation helps and hindrances as you meditate hide gods word in your heart by memorizing scripture closing. Gods definition of success in life is to know him better. Example of how to meditate on gods word faith driven life.
The old testament word translated meditate means to continually mutter or chew the cud as a cow would. Meditating on the lord can be one of the easiest yet at the same time most difficult activities we can do to draw closer to god and grow spiritually. On the other hand, meditating on the word of godor any other form of christian meditationrequires you to concentrate and think deeply on gods truth. Meditation started in the word of god and the principle has been twisted and used to open doors for the devil to control and possess peoples lives. By beholding, by meditating on gods word, we become changed and immune to the traps of the enemy. I will ponder all your work, and meditate on your mighty deeds psalms 77. If we regularly and habitually meditate in god s word, the result and the benefits will be enormous. As you meditate, the holy spirit will teach you the ways of god through his word. The holy bible isnt something that you should just read once in your life, but something that you need to read, reread. We grow close to him through meditating on his holy word. I will say this to myself constantly, think about it meditate on it and get a picture in my mind of gods healing power in me.
In a secular context, meditation is associated with emptying the mind and relaxing the body. We will also look at some of the obstacles that can keep you from receiving gods word into you heart. We must feed upon the word until acting on the word is all we want to do. The dominance of gods word over our lives can only come through reading and meditating gods word daily in our lives. We are to talk of gods word when we sit down, when we walk, when we lie down and when we rise up deut.
As a new christian, i always heard that i must meditate on the word of god, but no one ever told me how. I will meditate on the lords precepts and contemplate his ways ps. The word perfect does not mean sinless but complete, strong, and mature. Define the word from greek, hebrew, or a good dictionary. Gods word when we sit down, when we walk, when we lie down and when we rise up deuteronomy 6. Sit with your bible and enjoy some quiet time with god.
To put it in a succinct definition, godly meditation is the practice of filling the mind with gods word for the purpose of applying gods word. God told joshua, study this book of the law continually. So, instead of finding his pleasures in the words or the ways or the fellowship of the wicked, the one who is truly happy finds pleasure in meditating on the word and the ways of god. Like tough meat requires low, slow heat to tenderize it, we stubborn humans need to ruminate on the rich truths of gods word in order to get the most lifechanging benefits. Gods word points us to the perfect righteousness found in jesus christ. I speak, but it is not i, but the word of god which speaks in me galatians 2. God, upon the goodness of god, upon the providence of god, quickens the desire for prayer and gives life and power to pra y er. You can plainly read a great deal about gods plans, desires, and will in the holy bible. Its like my brain will highlight the passage and set it in the back of my mind. Two reasons for biblical mediation are to ponder over correct knowledge, also referred to as renewing the mind and to contact god behind his word through prayer, praise, and mediation. We are commanded to do it, so no amount of anointing or gifting will give this to you. Scripture frequently mentions meditation and meditating on the teachings and laws of god. It has been one of the greatest keys i have ever learned to obtain understanding and truth.
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