The Art of Meditation
Meditation is the art of listening in patience. The eyes of faith see the truth of the loving Lord is on their side, hence setting their hearts to rest in His presence. (See 1 John 3:19)
Psalms are excellent to meditate upon. They are rich in both praise and lament, echoing the human soul.
Psalm 119, at 176 verses is the longest chapter of the Bible. It can be neglected for this reason alone. No ancient author has claimed this Psalm, yet it is penned from a devout heart; one in love with God and His good guidance.
ENJOY a sample of Psalm 119, nine high voltage verses; meditate upon the heart that wrote them. Do these verses echo in you?
- I have chosen the way of truth... for You have set my heart free. (verses 30a & 32b)
- Turn my eyes away from worthless things... preserve my life in Your righteousness. (verses 37a & 40b)
- My comfort in my suffering is this; Your promise preserves my life. (verse 50)
- I have sought Your face with all my heart... the earth is filled with Your love, O Lord. (verses 58a & 64b)
- My soul faints with longing for Your salvation... I have put my hope in Your word. (verse 81)
- If Your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction. (verse 92)
- How sweet are Your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth. (verse 103)
- Your word is lamp to my feet and a light to my path. (verse 105)
- The unfolding of Your words give light: it gives understanding to the simple. (verse 130)
Read Psalm 119 in one sitting and meditate upon the verses the Holy Spirit can light up for you. (Keep a pen nearby, record the personal gold you have received. This strategy both reinforces and is retrievable.)
Reading the Bible as devotion invites meditation. And, it is in devotion that relationship is crafted and nourishment digested.