Meditation = Speaking

This book of the law shall not depart out of your MOUTH – Jos 1:8

In Josh 1:8, the LORD stated to Joshua that in order to make his way “prosperous” and in order for him to have “good success”, the Book of the Law was to remain in his mouth.

The Psalmist also echoes a similar command in Ps 1:2 where he predicates all-round prosperity on constant meditation on the Law of God.

It should be noted that God described meditation as a speaking – as opposed to a thinking – exercise. The Law was to remain in Joshua’s “mouth”, not (just) his heart.

The word translated as “meditate” in Josh 1:8, has multiple denotations.  It could mean to murmur, to mutter, to speak, or to roar. Whichever one is meant here, it’s clear it means the word of God is to be voiced out.

Speaking is to the spirit what writing is to the mind. What you write down on paper sticks more to your memory than what you simply listen to. In the same way, what you vocally express has a greater impression in your spirit that what you simply mentally assent to.

Speaking God’s Word gave Joshua the victory, it also made David victorious in all his battles. In the same way, Beloved, your vocalization of God’s word to yourself and to your circumstances is your channel to making your way prosperous and having “good success”.

AMEN.

More Blessings await you today; you’ll not miss them in Jesus’ Name.

GREG ELKAN