Jul 22, 2018
Bible verse for meditation:
Psalms 34:3-9
KJV3 O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt his name
together.4 I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me
from all my fears.5 They looked unto him, and were lightened: and
their faces were not ashamed.6 This poor man cried, and the Lord
heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles.7 The angel of the
Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth
them.8 O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man
that trusteth in him.9 O fear the Lord, ye his saints: for there is
no want to them that fear him. ESV3 Oh, magnify the Lord with
me,and let us exalt his name together!4 I sought the Lord, and he
answered meand delivered me from all my fears.5 Those who look to
him are radiant, and their faces shall never be
ashamed.6 This poor man cried, and the Lord heard him and
saved him out of all his troubles.7 The angel of the Lord
encampsaround those who fear him, and delivers them.8 Oh, taste and
see that the Lord is good!Blessed is the man who takes refuge in
him!9 Oh, fear the Lord, you his saints,for those who fear him have
no lack!
What does this scripture mean to you?Has it had a different effect
this reading as compared to times past?How does this scripture make
you feel?
Continue breathing deeply as you ponder this meaning.
Meditation on scripture / bible verse meditation:
The language of this scripture is interesting. The thing that
magnifies is the psalmist and us by extension. This theology is
interesting. If we consider that God is the source of light and we
also consider what a magnifying glass does with regards to light.
When I was a kid I was always interested in the the effects that a
magnifying glass has when used to focus the light of the sun. I
would burn leaves and be surprised how intense the focused beam of
sun can be. Although sunlight surrounded me the small lens focused
that light to perform an amazing thing. The magnifying glass
doesn't make the light nor does it carry the energy of the light.
With that said it must be pointed in the right direction. The lens
must be directed with conscious effort.
In a way our seeking the Lord can be compared to us seeking
sunlight. The light of God fill all things. As we seek the Lord
then we are not really discovering the light but learning how to
recognize it and focus it. We are like sunflowers that turn their
faces toward the sun. We can magnify the power of God’s light to
bless our lives and the lives of others.
The unique difference between the sun and God’s light is that God’s
light seeks us and represents the will of God. In other words, as
it says here, when we seek the Lord, he brings his light to find
us. As we learn to turn ourselves and our actions to face His
light, we feel His answers to our prayers. He will always supply
what we truly need.
Meditation of Prayer:
Pray as directed by the Spirit.Dedicate these moments to the
patient waiting, when you feel ready ask God for understanding you
desire from Him.
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Final Question: What is an action you can take in your life to
focus the light of God?
Final thought -During our efforts to find and be directed by the
light of God, we are blessed. This scripture compares these
blessings to a good taste. God certainly can and will bless our
efforts to magnify His light. In addition to this is says that the
Angel of the Lord will encamp around us to assist in these efforts.
May God continue to guide us as we live in his light.