Four Steps to Meditating on God’s Word

Meditation is one of the best ways to connect and receive the best from God.

A friend of mine introduced me to what meditation really is a few months ago, and I tell you, I have gotten a lot from it.

Meditating has really been an awesome experience; I’ve gotten interpretations and life changing mysteries from meditating on God’s word.

Before I dive into the main post, let’s define what it means to meditate.

The word “meditate” is obtained from the Greek word “hagar” which means to;

• To think, imagine and ponder
• To mutter
• To roar

The biblical definition of meditation means to ponder, to imagine, to look into a scripture in order to get a deeper understanding and insight of that passage, verse or chapter.

Right from the time of Isaac in the Old Testament, down to Paul in the New Testament, meditation is captured in the scriptures.

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)

‘Thou shalt meditate therein day and night’ this meditation is something that should be a part of our individual lives, the verse also established the benefit of meditating on Gods word, it says your ways will be prosperous and you shall have good success.

I will remember the deeds of the LORD; Yes, I will remember your wonders of old. I will ponder all your work, and meditate on your mighty deeds” (Psalm 77:11-12)

What are the benefits of meditating on God’s word?

Your mind is renewed. You are aligned with God’s word. Let us say you have sickness in your body and you think its God that gave it to you, however, when you begin to meditate on God’s word about healing, your mindset begins to change and you would see that it is God’s will to have you healed.

Your consciousness of God and his promises is awakened. Many are conscious of their weaknesses, failure, poverty and challenges. This is what they meditate on always. But as you shift your gaze from your problems to the word of God, speaking it to yourself and roaring it, you begin to get conscious of the life the word of God gives.

Your experience begins to change. Suddenly, the sickness disappears, the lack is no more, etc. The beauty of God is visibly seen by everyone around you.

Four steps to Meditating on God’s Word

Step #1: Guarding Your Heart

Guarding your heart is one of the best practical ways to meditate on God’s word, as described by two verses:

Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life” (Proverbs 4:23)

And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us” (Romans 5:5)

Science has made us believe that we completely think with our brain but truth be told, it’s by the heart thoughts are made. The heart I talk about is not the biological heart, but your spirit, and according to the two scriptures above, your heart/spirit is the place where all your decisions are deliberated upon and where all your actions flow from.

Guarding your heart simply means shielding it from the external forces of the devil. According to the scripture, the love of God is in your heart, and what you are to do is to consistently ponder on God’s love for you, how much he loves you, and how he wants the best for you.

In so doing you are building a barricade against the lies and hates of the devil.

Step #2: Pick a Scripture

For example, you can pick 1 Peter 2:24 which speaks of the sin-bearing Messiah and the healing you received by his stripes. Meditating on this scripture can be a good way to start.

Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.”

Step #3: Listen to Spiritual Songs

And it came to pass, when the minstrel played, that the hand of the Lord came upon him” (2 Kings 3:15)

The power of music is incredible, and playing a worship song prior to meditation and also during meditation is one of the best practical ways to benefit.

Step #4: Turn off the Light

He made darkness his secret place; his pavilion round about him were dark waters and thick clouds of the skies” (Psalms 18:11)

This might sound a little spooky, but let me tell you the secret of turning off the light is it helps you focus by limiting the distraction of the world around you.

Creating an atmosphere of meditation

• Find a place or time where you will not be disturbed.
• Sit comfortably.
• Imagine Jesus and be silent in his presence for a few minutes.
• Thank him.
• Keep thinking about scriptures that talk about the love of God. (John 3:16, for instance).
• Talk to yourself about how much He loves you. (At this point, you might begin to feel the presence of God physically.)
• Begin to roar with your understanding and in your spirit.

Beloved, if you can try this technique on Christian meditation today, you will surely have testimonies to tell. I am not saying you won’t get distracted the very first, second, and third time you try this out, but patience and consistent practice is key.

I hope these tips on how to meditate on God’s word for beginners are helpful and practical!