Transformation through Memorization and Meditation

- Psalms 1:1-3 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, 2 but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. 3 That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers.

1. The Description of Meditation

Psalms 42:5 Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation. (NIV)

2. The Object of Meditation

Psalms 119:11 I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.

Matthew 4: 4 “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'”

Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.

Psalms 143:5 I remember the days of long ago; I meditate on all your works and consider what your hands have done.

Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. (NIV)

3. The Fruit of Meditation

Isaiah 26:3 You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.

John 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.

4. The Hindrances to Meditation

Exodus 20:19 And they said to Moses, “You speak to us, and we will listen; but do not let God speak to us, lest we die.”

5. The Practice of Meditation