How to meditate on God's Word?
Biblical meditation is different from Eastern meditation. Instead of emptying the mind, it involves filling the mind with Scripture—muttering, pondering, and digesting God's truth to apply it to life.
“Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it.”
— Joshua 1:8 (NIV)
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Understanding Joshua 1:8
When the Bible speaks of meditation (Joshua 1:8, Psalm 1:2), it refers to something different than modern mindfulness or Eastern meditation. Eastern meditation often aims to empty the mind or detach from reality. Biblical meditation aims to fill the mind with truth and attach it to reality.
The Hebrew word for meditate (hagah) literally means to 'mutter' or 'growl'—like a lion over its prey. It implies a low, active repetition. It is the act of reading Scripture, speaking it to oneself, thinking it through from different angles, and digesting its meaning.
Practical steps to meditate on God's Word include:
- Select: Choose a small portion of Scripture (a verse or phrase).
- Repeat: Read it slowly, emphasizing different words each time.
- Reflect: Ask questions: What does this say about God? What does it say about me? What does it demand?
- Pray: Turn the verse into a prayer back to God.
The goal is not just information but transformation—allowing the truth to sink deep into the heart until it shapes your reactions and decisions.
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