Experiencing Jesus Together Through LentSample

Day 16:

Scripture:

 “Oh, the joys of those [blessed] who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with the mockers. But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do.” Psalms 1:1-3 NLT

A Call To: Meditate
Recently, I moved to a new state. That meant I had to get a new driver’s license. So, I got my little driver’s practice book and set it on the coffee table. I had been a good driver for 43 years so I didn’t think I really needed to study. I could just skim the book and I knew I could pass the test just fine. I knew how many feet to park away from a curb. I knew all the road signs by only their shapes. So before the test, I just skimmed through the driver’s book not really meditating or digesting every detail of what I needed to know. Confidently, I walked into the DPS, took the test, and sure enough...I failed. No joy. No happiness. I felt depressed and down. 

Psalms 1:1-3  says there is joy for those who meditate or digest the law of the Lord, which is God’s Word. It’s easy to sit down to do our devotions, skim through the verses and chapters, and not really let it soak into our spirit. We get up two minutes later after reading the Bible and our lives never change. We still feel down. No joy. No happiness. 

When we meditate on God’s Word, we should look at a verse in the Bible and read it slowly - thinking about each word. It takes time. That verse is on our mind all day. Then, we tell others about the verse. We go to bed thinking about the verse. When we meditate on God’s Word, the Bible says we have joy, we are blessed, and we prosper!

Reflection:
Find a quiet spot in your home and slowly re-read Psalms 1:1-3. Meditate on each word. What does this verse mean to you?

Praise + Prayer:
Lord, I want to live a joy-filled, blessed life. I want to prosper in all I do. Thank You for giving me Your Word to meditate on each day. Help me to make my time with You a priority not only during Lent but always. In Jesus’ name, Amen.