Have you ever wondered what a real Christian delights in. I’m not talking about those who profess to be Christian by name, but none of their life reflects that proclimation. Rather, the real Christian who loves the Lord, follows Jesus Christ, and obeys Him, who’s delight is in the word of God. (Psalm 1)…..But his delight [is] in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. That word delight there is amazing, it is translated, longing, good pleasure, that in which one takes delight in. And what is that delight? In this text It is the law of the Lord, it is the word of God, it is the Holy Scriptures, it is superior to all man’s worldly wisdom (Psalm 112:1) (Psalm 119:41-48) (1 Corinthians 3:18-23).
What will be the evidence that a man or woman truly delights in the word of God? In his law doth he meditate day and night. That sounds reasonable, right? The word “meditates” indicates that this meditation is ongoing. We can never learn enough, apply enough, study enough, listen enough, teach enough, preach enough, or meditate on Scripture enough to the point where you have arrived.
True delight is seen not only in the quality of time spent in the Scriptures, but also the quantity of time spent in them (Joshua 1:8) (Psalm 63:1-8). A proper delight and meditation of God’s truth will produce steadfastness and fruitfulness (Psalm 1:3). Enjoy your time with the Lord in His word this morning.