January 16

Meditate upon these things.—1 Timothy 4:15.

DO I meditate often, and seriously on the great truths and duties of God's word? And is it my earnest desire and prayer that all my meditations may be pleasing to God, and profitable to myself? Do I love to dwell on God's character, his will, his goodness and mercy, and on all his providential dealings with me? And do I find in all reason for love and devout thankfulness, and food for my own growth in the divine life, and in preparation for heaven?

Be led by the Spirit to meditate very frequently on the things of God. Make a journey every day to the three mountains. Go to Sinai, and see your sins. Go to Calvary, and behold the Lamb of God. Go to Zion, and view the heavenly city. And let each view lead you to lean more entirely on Christ.—EVERARD.

Meditation is prayer's handmaid, to wait on it both before and after performance. It is as the plow before the sower, to prepare the heart for the duty of prayer; and as the harrow, to cover the seed when it is sown. —GURNALL.

Work thou in me, and heavenward guide My thoughts and wishes, that my heart Waver no more, nor turn aside, But fix for ever where thou art. Aid me to meditate thy ways; And thus for ever live thy praise.