Why Should We Meditate on Scripture?

* “…you are worried and bothered about so many things; but only a few things are necessary, really only one…”Luke 10:42
*One thing is needed, And that’s Jesus!

Meditation is still crucial for believers today. In our culture, we are inundated by worldly values and godless priorities. Unless we guard our hearts, they will slowly begin to accept these unrighteous standards. (Ro. 1:18-26).

Therefore, we should discipline ourselves to meditate daily upon God’s Word, focusing our attention on His character and His ways. (Matthew 5: 3-8 & Ro. 12:2).

The part of the gospel that we consume and understand cannot be taken from us. The best investment ever. 

Consider the investment benefit of doing so.
• Quiets our spirit and provides an avenue for God to purify our hearts
.• Develops a hunger for the Word so we can gain deeper understanding of Jesus and greater sense of His power.
• Improves our discernment about direction for our lives.
• Sharpens our awareness of His presence.

Meditation on Scripture may involve a small sacrifice of rising earlier or giving up free time during the day.
**But living a Christ-centered life filled with peace and joy depends upon our commitment to focus our minds and hearts on Him regularly.
The Christian life is not an attempt to get more faith, or more anointing, or to get closer to the Lord.
*We already have these things in their fullness.
*We just need a revelation of what is already ours.
*Understanding this takes a lot of frustration and doubt away.

Through Christ, we are already blessed with all spiritual blessings. All we have to do is appropriate what is already ours, through the renewing of our mind. (Romans 12:2)

*If you will change your thinking to believe what God says in His Word about WHO you are and WHAT you have, then your flesh will experience the life of God that has been deposited in your spirit. (Psalms 139)

Thank You God, for Your WORD- Jesus!  Which is more than enough. To know that Jesus IS more than enough- is the answer to every conflict we face.  Help me put on the armor of God each day as Ephesians 6 so clearly discripes-knowing the “sword” is the”Word of God” – meaning to open and read the Word daily. 
Thank You Jesus!