“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.” Joshua 1:8 KJV
Growing up, my dad led us in extensive Bible study on Saturdays. He would give my siblings and me different devotionals, have us read out and explain on the spot the lessons in it. As kids, we did not look forward to this.
This anchor scripture was one of the confessions we would recite at the end of Bible study. We did this every week until one by one, we left home for the University.
Now, with no one putting checks on us, we choose to either study the Word of God or not.
Going to Church on Sunday, or streaming sermons won’t help us if we don’t apply the lessons to our lives. Your Pastor won’t be there to always ensure you apply what you read. That’s a personal responsibility.
Writing this devotional has helped me in several ways because I’m able to think about a verse and create context, with practical applications. I write first for myself and offer it to you as a resource.
Many of us don’t meditate as we ought to, and it’s getting harder with all the distractions and responsibilities we have. But it pays dividends.
If we want the “good success” that God talked about, this is the way to go.
How can we find the time to meditate on God’s word with the demands of work?
Due to the many demands we face, I’ve realized that integration is a more effective way to reap the benefits of God’s word at work.
It may be impossible to find pockets of time throughout the day to just sit and meditate on the verse you read in the morning.
But if, for every key decision you want to make that day, you pause and ask yourself, “How does the verse I read today apply to this step I’m about to take,” you’re still working, but also meditating on God’s word at the same time.
You’re not finding time. Instead, you’re making wise use of your time. This is how we can allow God’s word to influence our work. Instead of asking God for help at the beginning of our day and forgetting about Him, He can always remain top of mind even as we work.
This is also why I end every article with an actionable statement to help you and me make one intentional move towards becoming all God wants us to be. Here’s today’s intentional statement…
“For me to meditate on God’s word throughout my day, I must start…”
We all need reminders to pause and think about God’s view before making a decision. Perhaps having the scripture as a sticky note on the PC or having it automatically read out on our phones can help.
This will change over time. But as we consciously search for what would work, we will receive the answers.
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