Human Response 704: Speak of and Meditate on the Word

Psalm 18:14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.

David’s response to the Lord’s deliverance and answers to prayer is to pause and speak about the Lord’s actions of his behalf and to think about the words and promises of God. It is beneficial and edifying for us to take some time daily to meditate on God, His Gospel, and His love. He is my Strength and my Redeemer.

He promises to listen and care. He accepts my words and thoughts, my prayers and pleas, my thanks and praise. My meditations do not stop with myself, and my prayers do not stop at the ceiling. He actually hears my meditations for Jesus’ sake. He responds to my thoughts and does something about it. This is really an awesome promise that we believe seriously.

We take some special time every day to meditate on the greatness and goodness of God, and then we turn our thoughts toward the Lord often during the day. This way of life is a healthy response to God and makes life better. The Lord is my Strength and my Redeemer: think about that. Let it sink into your heart and affect your whole being.