I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11
During the weekend message, we were asked a poignant question: What content are we letting into our hearts? This question is critical for us to answer because, as we have established in our Bible study this week, our words are a reflection of the state of our hearts. As a result, we have to carefully guard the things we let into our hearts, beginning with the content we let into our hearts. After all, there are many things in this world that we can let consume our hearts, from television, podcasts, social media posts, and more. There is no shortage of content for our hearts to consume. Because there is an abundance of content for our hearts to take in, we must be cautious as we seek to guard our hearts by carefully considering the content that we allow into our hearts.
Of all of the things that we can allow into our hearts, nothing will have a more significant and positive impact than God's word. Throughout the book of Psalms, we are challenged to consume our hearts and minds with Scripture. In fact, the very first chapter in the book of Psalms, Psalm 1, issues a call to meditate on Scripture. It says, "Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit in each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do" (verses 1-3). Those who live their lives rooted in Scripture and constantly reflect on God's word will bear fruit. They will thrive.
How do we respond to this truth in Psalm 1? Because of the impact that God's word has on our lives, we must actively read, reflect on, and memorize Scripture. The psalmist of Psalm 119 said it this way, "I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you" (verse 11). This psalmist here committed to living a life "delighting in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night" (verse 2). He understood that meditating on truths of Scripture helps us as we seek to obey God, including honoring Him with the words we say. God's word is a gift to us. If we spend our lives studying, reflecting on, and memorizing God's word, we will become more and more like Christ, speaking in a way that honors Him and points everyone around us to Him.
Choose today to follow the teaching in the Scripture you read today and begin memorizing Scripture. This week, memorize Psalm 1:1-3. As you memorize these verses throughout the week, reflect on the value of living a life that is rooted in the word of God. Commit to being someone who reflects on God's word "day and night," knowing that the person who meditates on and delights in God's word flourishes.
Psalm 1:1-6
1 Oh, the joys of those who do not
follow the advice of the wicked,
or stand around with sinners,
or join in with mockers.
2 But they delight in the law of the Lord,
meditating on it day and night.
3 They are like trees planted along the riverbank,
bearing fruit each season.
Their leaves never wither,
and they prosper in all they do.
4 But not the wicked!
They are like worthless chaff, scattered by the wind.
5 They will be condemned at the time of judgment.
Sinners will have no place among the godly.
6 For the Lord watches over the path of the godly,
but the path of the wicked leads to destruction.
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