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Time for Meditation, April 20
But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he
meditate day and night.
Psalm 1:2
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Your last thought at night, your first thought in the morning, should
be of Him in whom is centered your hope of eternal life.
Many seem to begrudge moments spent in meditation, and the search-
ing of the Scriptures, and prayer, as though the time thus occupied was
lost. I wish you could all view these things in the light God would have
you; for you would then make the kingdom of heaven of the first impor-
tance.... As exercise increases the appetite, and gives strength and healthy
vigor to the body, so will devotional exercises bring an increase of grace
and spiritual vigor.
The affections should center upon God. Contemplate His greatness,
His mercy and excellences. Let His goodness and love and perfection of
character captivate your heart. Converse upon His divine charms, and the
heavenly mansions He is preparing for the faithful. He whose conversation
is in heaven, is the most profitable Christian to all around him. His words
are useful and refreshing. They have a transforming power upon those
who hear them.
There is constant need of private communion with God. We must
take in the spirit of Christ if we would impart it to others. We cannot
meet satanic and human agencies combined unless we spend much time
in intercourse with the Source of all strength. There are times when we
should get away from the sounds of earthly toil and human voices, and in
retired places listen to the voice of Jesus. Thus we may taste of His love
and imbibe His spirit. Thus we shall learn to crucify self. This course
of action may seem impossible to the human mind. “I have not time,”
you may say. But when you consider the matter as it really is, you lose
no time; for when you secure the power and grace that come alone from
God,
you
do not accomplish the work. It is Jesus who is the real worker.
“Without me,” says Christ, “ye can do nothing.”
John 15:5
.... Reflection
and earnest prayer will inspire to holy endeavor.
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