Psalm I
…but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on His law he meditates day and night. (Psalm 1:2 ESV)
Central Word
We might not sit cross-legged, form an ‘O’ with our fingers, and close our eyes while humming strange tunes… but we do meditate.
Meditate simply describes the centrality, for the Psalmist of God’s Law… symbolic for him of ALL of God’s Word. God’s Word is the foundation of his thoughts, the framework for his words, and the guide for his deeds.
I write, “simply”, but it is actually quite profound. It is easier to choose other foundations. It is easier to meditate on public opinion instead of God’s Law. It is easier to meditate on my experience instead of God’s Law. It is easier to meditate on so-called common sense instead of God’s Law. It is easier to meditate on my education instead of God’s Law. It is easier to meditate on my favorite things instead of God’s Law.
But because Jesus is the Word, we can attach ourselves, like the Psalmist. Because the Holy Spirit makes God’s Law alive for us, we can attach ourselves, like the Psalmist. Because the Father gives GOOD Law, we can attach ourselves, like the Psalmist.
What is your center?