God's Glory Church

“Blessed is the man who… meditates on His Law day and night.” — Psalm 1:1-2

Andrew and his family went on safari to Kenya, where they had the pleasure of observing a rich variety of animals visiting a small lake in the desert. Giraffes, hippos, animals and birds all yearned for a nourishing source of water. Looking at them, Andrew thought of the Bible, a “divine key” that is not only a source of wisdom and guidance, but also a refreshing oasis where different people can quench their spiritual thirst.

Andrew’s observation resonates with the words of the psalmist, who called “blessed” the person who finds satisfaction in God’s law. Those who meditate on the Holy Scriptures are like “a tree planted by a stream of water, which will bear its fruit in due season” (Ps. 1:3). As the root of a tree penetrates deep into the earth to find nourishing moisture there, so people who believe in God and love Him will take root in His Word to find the strength they need.

God’s wisdom will help us remain rooted in Him, and we will not be “like chaff that the wind blows away” (v. 4). By meditating on what God has revealed to us in the Bible, we receive everything we need to bear abundant fruit.

How does the Bible serve as a foundation for your life? What can help you meditate on the Scriptures throughout the day?

Loving God, You have revealed Your truth to me in the Bible. Help me to appreciate it and reflect on it with gratitude and admiration.

By Amy Buescher Pye