The Power of Bible Meditation

This is a discipline that is e ective in helping Christians to walk in their full authority. However,
for some reason this discipline is neglected in many churches today.

It is rarely preached from the pulpit.

The importance of meditating on the Bible.

Even though there are many references to meditation in the Bible, it is a neglected art.

The Art of Bible Meditation is the habit of waiting on God, with His Word.

Learning to let God speak to us through His Word.

What is Bible Meditation?

Bible Meditation is not trying to empty yourself of all thoughts.

Bible Meditation is the act of lling yourself with the Word of God.

Psalm 119 v 11

“Thy Word have I hid in my heart, that I may not sin against Thee.”

We make a choice to hide the Word of God in our heart.

And how do we do this?

We spend time with the Word.

However it is not about reading the Word with our intellect.

It is about taking a scripture, and digesting it with our heart.

For example, take 1 Chronicles 22 v 16.

This scripture talks about the supplies for the temple.

This is the temple that King Solomon built.

“Of gold and silver, bronze and iron, there is no limit.”

I would suggest writing this scripture out, more than once.

And then you pray, and you ask God to speak through this scripture.
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So you want to learn what this scripture means to God.

We are not looking for the interpretation of man here.

We are looking for interpretation by the Holy Spirit.

And so I would suggest doing this every day, with a di erent scripture each time.

This not only helps you to memorize scripture, but it also helps you to learn what the Lord is
really saying through His Word.

Many times, man will try and interpret scripture based on literary or historical context.

Where the Bible is considered to be a book of history, of what happened in the past.

Instead, God wants to speak to us today,

The Bible needs to be the living Word, and not a history of what happened 2,000 years ago.

And as Christians, Jesus is looking to us, to do the things that He did.

And so we must learn to obey.

And we cannot obey if we do not know how to listen.

This is where Bible Meditation is very helpful.

Bible Meditation will help you to Hear the Voice of God.

And as you learn to hear the voice of God, you will nd every day, that your life comes more
into alignment with His plans.

If your life is not in alignment, you will not receive the blessings that the Lord has for you.

Deuteronomy 28 talks about the blessings for obedience.

Deuteronomy 29 talks about the curses for disobedience.

As Christians, and as sensible people, we want to be blessed and not cursed.

So to be blessed, we must obey.

And not just the Law in a general sense, which would be Logos.

But instead, the Rheama Word, the Living Word, where God speaks to us through His Word.
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 And yes, God can speak to us in other ways.

Through dreams and visions.

Through a pastor, or through a prophetic person.

Sometimes through nature or animals.

But usually, and almost 100% of the time, the Lord wants to speak to you through His Word.

So it is a choice that we make every day.

We choose to set aside time for Him.

And for His Word.

And it is not about reading the Bible as a religious exercise.

Starting at Genesis, and nishing at Revelation.

And reading the Bible as a textbook, without being open to revelation from Heaven.

No, it is about seeking Him and His face, through His Word.

How do you know which scriptures to meditate upon?

There is no right or wrong answer here.

I would suggest starting with some better known scriptures, and as you spend time in the Word
you will likely nd other scriptures that stand out.

For example, I cannot recommend meditating on an Old Testament or New Testament

scripture, that lists the genealogy of many generations.

I could recommend almost every verse from Proverbs, many verses from Ecclesiastes, most
verses from Psalms.

And much of Joshua, Isaiah, Jeremiah and Malachi.

In the New Testament, almost every scripture in every book, can be of value.

But it is also personal preference, you may nd value in meditating on some scriptures that
others may not like.
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Here are some suggested scriptures to meditate on:

Micah 6 v 8

1 Chronicles 18 v 14

Deuteronomy 28 v 1

Deuteronomy 28 v 8

Deuteronomy 30 v 1 - 3

Joshua 1 v 5

1 Chronicles 19 v 13

1 Chronicles 22 v 11 - 13

1 Chronicles 28 v 20

Psalms 1 v 1-3

Psalm 119 v 11

Jeremiah 1 v 5

Matthew 6 v 33

Matthew 6 v 9 -13 ( The Lords Prayer )

Matthew 5 v 3 to 12 ( The Beatitudes )

John 1 v 1 - 5

1 Corinthians 13 v 1 - 13 ( The Love. Chapter )

Galatians 5 v 16 - 26

Ephesians 4 v 25 - 32 ( Do Not Grieve the Holy Spirit )

Ephesians 5 v 1 - 7 ( Walk in Love )

Ephesians 6 v 10 - 20 ( The Armor of God )

Philippians 1 v 6

1 Thessalonians 5 v 12 - 22
 There are many other scriptures, however, this is only a starting point for you.

And so the technique for Bible Meditation is as follows:

1. Have a Bible, a notebook and a pen or pencil.

2. Find a scripture that you wish to meditate on.

3. Write this scripture verse out.

4. I would suggest starting with only one verse at rst.

5. Please carefully write the scripture out, and not be in a rush.

6. I would suggest writing out the verse a few times.

7. And then you pray, and ask God to speak to you.

8. And what He says to you, please write down in your journal.

9. At rst you may not hear very much, but over time, you will learn to hear his voice more
clearly.

10. And because you write this down, you will be able to go back over time, and review the
things that God has said to you.

There are many bene ts to Bible Meditation.

1. Increased obedience.
2. Increased authority.
3. Increased ability to hear and know His voice.
4. Greater authority against the lies of the enemy.
5. More fruit in ministry.
6. Greater peace and strength in times of adversity.

And I am sure that there are other bene ts.

I think that your health will improve, and that you will see more miracles.

If you do not have a notebook or a pen, at least try to spend some time every day in the Word.

And preferably earlier in the day.

Do not be in a rush to read the Bible from cover to cover quickly.

Instead try to nd the scriptures that speak to you.

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 Where you feel that the Lord is speaking to you through the scriptures.

And those scriptures write down, and spend time on those scriptures.

As a sheep will graze on the grass, so also, you can spend time feeding on the Word of God
every day.

And so over time, you will start to memorize scripture.

And you will nd, that at times di erent Bible verses will come to mind, to help you through the
day.

My prayer for you, is that all of the destiny that Jesus Christ has for you would be ful lled.

May Jesus Christ Bless You

David Cosburn
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