MEDITATION & PRAYER

Pastor Hope Flask

March 2, 2025

Main Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Additional Scriptures: Colossians 2:7, John 10:9-10, Matthew 7:13-14, James 1:2-6, Psalm 103:1-2, 22:14-15

POINTS:

• Meditating on the Word of God is Listening to Him before we express our emotions to Him.

• The law of the Lord is the revelation of God’s character through the person of Jesus Christ.

• Jesus is the gate by which we enter the Law of the Lord.

• Meditation: to think deeply or focus one's mind for a period of time, in silence or with the aid of chanting or murmuring. To patiently ponder the word by repeating the scripture over and over, putting emphasis on different words.

• We are always meditating.

• The key to which path you choose and your progression on either path is what you meditate on.

• The counsel of the wicked - meditating on the accusations of Satan.

• To stand in the way of a sinner - having a life bent on sin.

• To sit in the seat of mockers - becoming an accusing voice to others.

• Satan tries to get us to meet legitimate needs through illegitimate methods.

• Satan is an interpreter, not an author, so don’t give him the pen.

• Meditation serves as a bridge to prayer.

• SOAP: Scripture, Observation, Application, & Prayer.

• When we meditate on what Jesus has done for us, we are taken past conviction to delight.