Meditation & Memorization

Why should you meditate on and memorize scripture?

Because, it will strengthen your faith and give you a deeper understanding of God's word. As your faith is strengthened and you have a better grasp on the Bible, it will give you a true biblical world view.

When you have the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, memorized it is more accessible giving you great resources to guard your mind, defeat temptation and sin, and hit Satan with something greater than yourself.

Let's not forget that even though God is the only one who is omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient, Satan is smarter than you, stronger than you, and hates you. So what do you have to bring against Satan?

God's word is the only thing that will strengthen you, your prayer life, and give you the words for ministry. Meditating and memorizing scripture gives you a deeper fellowship with Jesus.

How do you meditate on and memorize scripture?

You will need frequency, time, and perseverance.

Frequency: (Joshua 1:8-9) Joshua is a busy man, as he just became Israel's new leader and commander let alone his own personal life, yet God commanded and expected Joshua to meditate on His word day and night.

"If a bird leaves her nest for a long space the eggs will chill and are not fit for production; but where there is constant incubation, they will bring forth; so when we leave religious duties for a long space, our affections chill and grow cold and are not fit to produce holiness and comfort our souls." - William Bates(Puritan)

Time: (Psalm 1:2) Set s time and stick to it day and night. Find a season that you are most alert and not stressed. Early mornings help set the day(Psalm 119:147; Mark 1:35). Evenings rest a busy day(Psalm 16:7).

Perseverance: "Meditation is like starting a fire with wet wood. Those who persevere will produce a flame. When we begin to meditate we may garner only a bit of smoke, then perhaps a few sparks, but at last there is a flame of holy affection that goes up toward God; persevere till the flame doth so ascend."- Bates

Starting your meditation and memorization.

Approach it with all seriousness. Realize Who you are focusing on. Find a place free from interruptions.

Clean your heart of this world[business, work, chores, and entertainment]. Clean your heart from guilt and sin, set your mind on things above!

Maintain a body posture that is reverent. This can be sitting, walking, or standing, laying prostrate before the Almighty God. Center your mind, body, and soul upon the glory of God in the face of Jesus.

Find topics and scriptures that are relevant to your life. Start easy and light and work harder and deeper.

Memorize a new verse, passage, chapter, or book each month.