I Meditate on It All Day Long
Thomas Brooks emphasizes the importance of meditating on Scripture to grow spiritually and understand God's character.
Thomas Brooks emphasizes the importance of meditating on God's law throughout the day, expressing a deep love for Scripture. He encourages believers to reflect on the holiness and greatness of God, the beauty and richness of Christ, and their own spiritual needs and unworthiness. Brooks highlights the significance of contemplating God's works in creation, providence, and redemption, as well as the eternal rest promised to God's people. This meditation fosters a deeper relationship with God and a greater understanding of His grace and mercy.
Text
"Oh, how I love Your law! I meditate on it all
day long." Psalm 119:97
We are to meditate upon blessed truths that
we read in Scripture, such as . . .
the holiness, greatness, and graciousness of God;
the person, natures, offices, excellencies, beauties,
glories, riches, fullness, and sweetness of Christ;
our own emptiness, nothingness, baseness,
vileness and unworthiness;
the works of God--creation, providence and redemption;
our spiritual needs;
that eternal rest which is reserved for the people of God.
Sermon Outline
- Meditating on Scripture
- The Object of Meditation
- The Benefits of Meditation
- Eternal Rest
- Spiritual Growth
- Our Spiritual Needs
Key Quotes
“Oh, how I love Your law! I meditate on it all day long.” — Thomas Brooks
Application Points
- Make time each day to read and reflect on Scripture, allowing its truths to shape your thoughts and actions.
- Meditate on the holiness of God and the excellencies of Christ to deepen your understanding of their character.
- Recognize your spiritual needs and ask God to help you meet them through His Word and Spirit.