Meditation on the Word

Thank you for reading my blog and joining me on this walk. Though I have preached, I am not a preacher, but merely a fellow pilgrim in this sojourn called life. Along the way I have fallen in love with God and His Word, the Holy Bible, and pray that you will do the same.

Here, I will share short uplifting pieces, as well as longer, hopefully thought-provoking discourse, which are loosely categorized as personal reflection, Scriptural meditation, and thematic expression.

One of my favorite authors summarizes Biblical exploration in this way:

“There is nothing more calculated to strengthen the intellect than the study of the Scriptures. No other book is so potent to elevate the thoughts, to give vigor to the faculties, as the broad, ennobling truths of the Bible….

But there is but little benefit derived from a hasty reading of the Scriptures. One may read the whole Bible through and yet fail to see its beauty or comprehend its deep and hidden meaning. One passage studied until its significance is clear to the mind and its relation to the plan of salvation is evident, is of more value than the perusal of many chapters with no definite purpose in view and no positive instruction gained. Keep your Bible with you. As you have opportunity, read it; fix the texts in your memory….

We cannot obtain wisdom without earnest attention and prayerful study. Some portions of Scripture are indeed too plain to be misunderstood, but there are others whose meaning does not lie on the surface to be seen at a glance. Scripture must be compared with scripture. There must be careful research and prayerful reflection. And such study will be richly repaid.” 1

I hope you will be blessed and encouraged by what you read in this blog. I solicit your prayers and welcome your feedback along this faith journey. Please feel free to share with others.

“My eyes anticipate the night watches, that I may meditate on Your word.”

Psalm 119:148 (NASB)

1 Ellen G. White, Steps to Christ (Washington, D.C.: Review and Herald Pub. Assn., 1977), p. 90.