For the rest of us, technology has provided access to gods word through a variety of means. The importance of meditation by pastor chris pastor chris oyakhilome. Jan 19, 2015 the goal of secular meditation is to empty the mind, the goal of godly meditation is to fill the mind with gods truth. Lord jesus christ, we trust we have his mind as we wait on him with the word open, reliant on the holy spirit. Prayer that is born of meditation upon the word of god is the prayer that soars upward. New age meditation is emptying our mind to clear it so enlightenment comes.
There is so much power in the word of god that when it is declared in faith, it transforms adverse circumstances into blessings. Mixing faith with god s word by speaking it out of your mouth is a means of applying god s medicine. Meditating on god s word in this article we will consider the meaning, blessing, and application of meditating on god s word. Todays post is an excerpt from pastor cesar castellanos book, declarations of power for 365 days of the year. It is in dialog with scripture that old worldly wisdom ideas are dispelled and replaced with gods wisdom romans 12. Words for meditation appear about twenty times in scripture. The word of the living god is the prime object of meditation. Eating and living by the word of god implicates meditating on the word of god. The rest is up to the individual as to whether or not they have the confidence to take god s medicine on a regular basis. Biblical christian meditation mantra of the christian is 66 books long. But do we truly grasp the significance of gods commands or give high regard to the practice of meditating on gods word psalm 119. Meditation is not some new age thing we do as believers. For a long time, many of gods children equated meditation with just thinking or pondering over the word.
Five steps to meditating on the bible unlocking the bible. For the rest of us, technology has provided access to god s word through a variety of means. This discovery helped me create a biblebased blueprint that will help you practically experience the supernatural healing power of god in your life. Worship god in your spirit as you quote god s word back to him.
Th e goal is to concentrate and try to ignore the other thoughts that will unfortunately pop into your head. Biblical christian meditation biblical christian world view. In these there is a reflection of the tradition of the four steps of the lectio divina. Jul 07, 2014 the most powerful meditation you can do.
Activating the power of god taking the word to the. In 1994, 62 percent said there is no absolute truth. How to meditate on the word of god with pictures wikihow. Meditation is often associated with eastern religions or new age practices, but it plays an important role in the christian faith, as well. I thank you for your commitment to declare reveal the fathers heart to me, release more.
On the power of the word of god smith wiggglesworth. The power of the word of god power belongeth unto god psalm 62. How to meditate on the word of god kenneth copeland ministries. This ebook has been written for information purposes only. But, god wants the very best for you but you just have to know how to recognize it and lay hold of it. It is a vital activity for every child of god, and its power cannot be overemphasized. Live the word of god like youve never lived it before gods word is not meant just to inform you, but to transform you. It means pondering a particular scripture and mentally applying it to your own circumstances again and again until that scripture permanently marks your consciousness. Meditating and acting upon the word guarantees success in the christian life and in the ministry joshua 1. How to meditate on gods word covenant peace ministries. How do you unleash the awesome power of gods word into your situation, receive grace upon grace and experience true prosperity. In biblical meditation, our aim is not to empty our minds and consciousness, but to fill them with the words and works of god. Moreover, when we read god s word silently, we are only using our eyes to take in god s word. When you learn how to meditate on the word of god, you can move into a believing faith that always.
When you learn how to meditate on the word of god, you can move into a believing faith that always receives. Numerous verses refer to the importance of meditating on the word and gods character. God, upon the goodness of god, upon the providence of god, quickens the desire for prayer and gives life and power to pra y er. Believers are carriers of god s life, authority and power, and can use the authority and power of god to change their. According to the torah, it was by the power of the word that god created all things seen and unseen. Yet people abound in the church who are praying for power and neglecting the bible. Jun 18, 2017 meditation of the word is like a visit with jesus. Seven suggestions for reading the word of god in groups. Jan 04, 2015 going into meditation in search of any supernatural abilities is the clearest of indications that you are heavily caught in the cobwebs of your ego. The value of reading, meditating on gods word the standard. We are commanded to do it, so no amount of anointing or gifting will give this to you. Mar 21, 2017 how to meditate on god s word ps chris king david. Reverence gods word and purpose to do according to all that is written therein joshua 1.
Mar 16, 2020 to meditate on the word of god, start by choosing a topic or specific verse to focus on. Meditating is saying ityou hear yourself say it and faith comes. By contemplating the glory of god, we go from glory to glory and faith to faith 2 cor. Live the word of god like youve never lived it before god s word is not meant just to inform you, but to transform you.
Power of your spoken words sins of the tongue introduction. It does not deal with the pulpit and the pew but with the soul athirst for god. I am affirmations from the bible faith declarations listen to, meditate and speak the word of god over your life. It appears to be the oldest of all scriptural devices for connecting with divine wisdom, as far back as genesis 24. To reinforce and establish individual faith in believing in the power of gods word. Look to god by his holy spirit to quicken it, believe. Meditation is a godordained way to use the scripture, kirk said.
Scriptural meditation simply means thinking about and reflecting on the word of god. For this cause also thank we god without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of god which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of god, which effectually worketh also in you that believe. Activating the power of god sylvester onyemalechi god s power is available to all believers who place a demand on it. Believe that through meditation muttering of gods word, the power of god will bring change and blessing and success into your life. Prayer is what brings the almighty into this world and no power on earth is greater than the word. Ten times it deals with the word of god, four times the works of god, and twice the person of god. Meditaterelease the power of gods word joseph prince. It was the responsibility of baal or jehovah god to produce. Meditating and acting upon the word guarantees success in the christian life and in the ministry jos. Forerunner christian fellowship mike bickle ihopkc mission base. When the gospel is presented to us in the power of the holy spirit, we believe with. Biblical meditation differs significantly from meditation. I thank you for imparting your love to my heart, please release more.
We should constantly memorize, visualize, and personalize gods word, they said. By filling our minds with gods word, replacing our old thoughts with his. Old testament saints and christians of all times and places have meditated on the bible though in many cases they have had to rely on their memory, or a small scroll, or perhaps a rare fragment of printed scripture. But when we read gods word aloud, we are using our eyes to see, our mouths to speak and our ears to hear. I know without a doubt that you have not arrived here by accident. Tapping into the supernatural power of god sylvester onyemalechi to tap into something or someone is to get connected, with the aim of benefiting from whatever is flowing within the thing or person. Gods word tells us that the power of life and death is in the tongue we know that god created everything by speaking it into existence. Meditation on the word of god is also an act of constantly keeping before you the image and character of god. The intelligible word of the lord is the supreme means by which god makes. Meditate to focus on how god is speaking to you through his living and active word. Moreover, when we read gods word silently, we are only using our eyes to take in gods word. It is very important for us to understand that meditation actually is an art of reasoning. Take the word of god concerning christ crucified and risen, and drop it into your heart by meditation upon it.
One of the most effective ways to meditate as a christian is to. When you stay connected to god closely united with your heavenly fatherall the power of heaven is at your disposal. However, there may be mistakes in typography or content. Christians need to understand afresh the truth of meditation. The process to meditation and transformation by dy myles munroe duration. So through meditation we contact instructions leading us in a way we should go. Forerunner christian fellowship mike bickle how to meditate on the word page 4 ihopkc mission base. God will use it to have a supernatural power in changing your mind, your heart, the spiritual atmosphere around you, and even your circumstances in the end. Jun 24, 20 the first level of meditation is to visualize god s word as you study it. Biblical meditation differs significantly from meditation techniques that society offers. Also, this ebook provides information only up to the publishing date.
Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us ephesians 3. Your times of meditation should be times of worship and fellowship with god. First and foremost we are instructed by the bible that meditating on the word of god will give us the ability to hear god. Believers are strong only as the word of god abides in them. Numerous verses refer to the importance of meditating on the word and god s character. You are trying to boost yourself, either to get direct power over others i can do things you people cannot even dream of. A h u n g e r fo r god desiring god through fasting and prayer john piper foreword by david platt and francis chan wheaton, illinois hunger for god. God s voice is our source of pure life which emanates through all creati. The purpose of this book is to reveal principles from god s word and instruct you in how to. As you keep these pictures in your mind, the word will be driven into your spirit and will take root there. It can be noted from these scriptures that meditation does indicate the use of mouth as an instrument to mutter or speak gods word. God s word tells us that the power of life and death is in the tongue we know that god created everything by speaking it into existence. Worship god in your spirit as you quote gods word back to him.
Receiving, reading, researching, remembering, and reflecting on the bible is useless if we fail to put god s word into practice. God never meant for bible study to simply increase our knowledge. However meditation is much more than thinking deeply on a subject. It takes more than just reading the bible to grow spiritually. Inspiration inbreathed by god the holy spirit 2 tim. If we wish to make it ours, we must go to that book. Her meetings were well attended and in that way she was the means of bringing. Prayer, fasting, meditation on the word, and obedience positions our heart before god to freely receive. This site is dedicated to those who are seeking a closer relationship with god. This is a place where you can come and cry out to god, meditate and worship through songs in your darkest hour of the day or night if needed.
The thoughts you think and the beliefs you hold are the conscious and unconscious seeds you plant in your own life. Commit the verse to memory, take notes, and highlight important words to help you deconstruct the meaning. In other words, i would like to keep people away from serious involvement with the word of god. Selected ancient hebrew power prayers, psalms, meditations. The great reservoir of the power that belongs to god is his own word the bible. Dec 27, 2018 you must be so soaked with the word of god, you must be filled with it, that you yourself are a living epistle, known and read of all men. Eating and living by the word of god implies meditating on the word of god. But do we truly grasp the significance of god s commands or give high regard to the practice of meditating on gods word psalm 119. The greek word implies to revolve something in the mind and is also translated. Now, i declare that miracle has become a reality in my life. The word of god is spirit and life to those who receive it in simple faith, and it is a verifier of all who own its sway. God promises to show his power to those who are loyal to him.
The power of the spoken word florence scovel shinn foreword florence scovel shinn taught metaphysics in new york for many years. In 1991, 52 percent of our born again church kids said there is no absolute truth. The responsibility for your life isnt so much with god as it is with you. We become so lost in his word that his word is found in us. The english word declare comes from the latin declarare, the root being clarus which means clear and demeaning thoroughly. May 09, 2017 the importance of meditation by pastor chris oyakhilome. Meditating on the word is a focused repetition of phrases from scripture. To put it in a succinct definition, godly meditation is the practice of filling the mind with gods word for the purpose of applying gods word. Courage and obedience are strenthened through meditation 8this book of the law the scripture shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. Experience, strength and hope the a declaration of unity god word.
This means to ponder or think quietly on god s words in picture. His book is the result of long meditation and much prayer. The power of gods word january 2018 page 1 of 4 helpingpeople change their lives for god spurpose the power of gods word zoe christian fellowship of whittier bishop edward a. Meditation is a god ordained way to use the scripture, kirk said.
It can be noted from these scriptures that meditation does indicate the use of mouth as an instrument to mutter or speak god s word. This document answers the most important question surrounding christian meditation, how do i meditate on the word of god. Smith introduction to lesson life group lesson objective. See how bible meditation was the key to the victories, prosperity and length. It is these truths that are revolved in the mind, gazed at until understood and seen.
I am affirmations from the bible audio bible scriptures. But when we read god s word aloud, we are using our eyes to see, our mouths to speak and our ears to hear. The word of god 6 on an altar prepared for a sacri. This includes engaging in active conversation with god as we read his word. We are working with a power that can rearrange conditions. Every effort has been made to make this ebook as complete and accurate as possible. How to meditate on the word of god kenneth copeland. Receiving, reading, researching, remembering, and reflecting on the bible is useless if we fail to put gods word into practice.