Friday Reflection July 23, 2021
Friday Reflection July 23, 2021
Meditation Time
My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises. ( Your word)
Psalms 119:148 NIV
https://bible.com/bible/111/psa.119.148.NIV
Background
The Jews divided the night into three watches, which began at what we call six o’clock in the evening, and consisted each of four hours. The Romans taught them afterwards to divide it into four watches of three hours each; and to divide the day and night into twelve hours each; wherein different guards of soldiers were appointed to watch. At the proclaiming of each watch the psalmist appears to have risen and performed some act of devotion. (An extract from , “The Adam Clarke Commentary”.)
Application
What is the value of meditation time? There is so much to gain from dwelling on the promises/ word of God. Especially in the wee hours of the morning. As we Jamaican would often say “before di cock crow”. Here are a few reasons why taking time to meditate on God’s word is important:
- You will gain a better knowledge of what God wants from and for you. The plans he has set out for your present and your future.
- You will get great advice from the word of God! FREE!!!! No charge! And the best part about it is that nobody will know… Everything you say in that moment to God, stays between you and him!
- Meditating on his promises will bring you to a place of peace and joy, even in difficult situations.
Encouraging words
Though the battle maybe hot and the conflict sore, don’t give up. Trust in the Lord with all of your heart and he will strengthen your heart, mind and soul. Wake up! Keep watch! Pray and meditate on the word of God. BLESSINGS!
Shaneka Raymore Euphfa