“By an act of faith, Israel walked through the Red Sea on dry ground. The Egyptians tried it and drowned.” – Hebrews 11:29 Message Bible.
“The people of Israel trusted God and went right through the Red Sea as though they were on dry ground. But when the Egyptians chasing them tried it, they all were drowned.” – Hebrews 11:29 The Living Bible.
Concluding with Power: Embrace the Missing “Kit”
Welcome to the concluding part of this month’s teaching and thank you for prioritizing God’s Word through ATM WEEKLY! Last week, we uncovered the Power Trio—Studying, Meditating, and Acting on God’s Word—as the key to manifesting the victory that’s already ours in Christ. This week, we spotlight the often-missing “kit” in many believers’ lives: Meditation on the Word of God.
God’s Blueprint for Prosperity
When God commissioned Joshua, He emphasized the importance of meditation for divine success: “This Book of the Law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall MEDITATE on it day and night… For then you shall make your way prosperous, and then you shall deal wisely and have good success.” (Joshua 1:8 AMPC).
Likewise, Psalm 1:1–3 links meditating on God’s Word with all-around prosperity. This is precisely why 3 John 2 (AMP) captures God’s heart: “Beloved, I pray that in every way you may succeed and prosper and be in good health… just as [I know] your soul prospers [spiritually].”
Meditation isn’t an optional extra; it’s God’s ordained path to living a victorious, fruitful, and prosperous life.
What Is Scriptural Meditation?
Scriptural meditation is far more than silent thinking; it’s an active mental focus and Holy Spirit-inspired reflection on the Word of God to access the fullness of its power. Just as physical food must be digested to nourish the body, God’s Word must be meditated on to nourish and transform our souls.
The 3 Dimensions of Meditation
Effective, scriptural meditation involves three key aspects:
1. Verbalization
This involves speaking the Word—muttering it under your breath, declaring its truths over your life. By verbalizing the Scriptures, faith rises in your heart.
2. Personalization
Taking ownership of God’s promises, seeing them as personally addressed to you. Make the Word yours by inserting your name, your situation, and your circumstances.
3. Visualization
Allow the Holy Spirit to paint a mental picture of what the Word is saying. Understanding becomes clearer when you “see” yourself in the Scripture. This “picture” in your spirit propels you toward God’s promises.
When you combine these three dimensions, you’re not just reading the Word—you’re experiencing it until revelation comes. As you meditate, you “ponder the Word to access the wonders” inside it!
