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Meditation on the Word

This Book of the Law shall not depart from your

mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night,
that you may observe to do according to all that is
written in it. For then you will make your way
prosperous, and then you will have good success
(Joshua 1:8).

God who is Spirit was from the beginning. He was

the Word. The letter that kills is the Law but the
Spirit that quickens is God. The Word of God
became flesh and dwelled among men. It was He
that created all things. He is life and His life is the
light of every man coming into the world.

God covered Himself with the light of His Word as

with a garment. His light has substance and
dimension; He is the Bright and Morning Star. All
majesty, all love, all goodness are contained in the
light of His presence. His life is the light that unveils
the very image of God. He came to His own to
unveil Almighty God as Father and the light within
Him revealed His relationship with the Father; the
Father-son relationship. This is the relationship God
has in mind for us.

He came to His own brothers, the Jews, but they did

not receive Him. They had eyes to see and though
they looked for the Messiah who was under their
nose they could not perceive Him because their eye
was constantly evil. They seek eternal life in the
Scriptures but the Scriptures are that which testify
of Him. They would not come to Him that they may
have life. As many as received Him, He gave them
power of choice to be born of God, to become His
own children.
When the Lord God formed Adam of the dust of the
earth He created him in His own light-image and
likeness of light. God clothed the first Adam with
the light of His presence and he became the word
of God. He was a light that enlightened all creation.
His spirit, soul and body were alive to God, which
means he could observe God with his spiritual,
psychic and bodily senses. The number seven
featured in his entire being (spirit, soul and body).
Seven symbolizes spiritual perfection. Adam had
the number 777 stamped on him because his entire
being was divinely perfect in the image of the Word
of God, his Creator.

God created Adam a living soul, which means he

related to God and the rest of creation
predominantly with the force in his soul and not so
much with his spirit. God intended for the first
Adam to grow up from a living soul into a life-giving
spirit, into the very image of the last Adam, the
Word of God who is a life-giving Spirit.

Adam’s living soul was filled with the light of

God’s Word. God’s light was Adam’s life-force. The
light of the Word was in him because he was one
with the Word of God, created a son of God (Luke
3:38) to manifest the Word of God. He had no need
to pray, meditate on the word, waiting on God or
practice the presence of the Lord because the word
of God was in him and he was in the Word of God.
He was the word of God bodily, one with Christ, his
Creator. The abiding presence of the Word of God
dwelt permanently in him. The light of the Word of
God was his garment and he was not found naked
like fallen man. In Adam was immortal life and this
life was light and truth. The light of the Word of God
is Truth.

When Adam preferred the tree of knowledge of

good and evil above the revelation of the Lord, he
sinned. The tree of knowledge of good (law and
legalism) and evil (lawlessness) is not inoculated in
the Tree of Life (Christ) but in its separation from
God produces fruit (works) of the flesh. In the tree
of knowledge is the image of the evil one but in the
tree of live (Christ, the Word of God) the image of
God.

God forsook Adam on account of his transgression

just like He forsook Christ on account of our sin.
God divorced His Spirit from the spirit of Adam and
he ceased to be God’s son. The light of God’s word
in him went out and he fell from truth. His mind
became enmity against God and the members of
his body servants of iniquity, the willing slaves of
his wicked heart. His heart grew utterly deceived as
he settled in the pit of death’s darkness.

Man has chosen the way of tribulation to grow up

into a life-giving spirit, which is the image of the
Word of God. “…In the world ye shall have
tribulation…” (John 16:33). As Adam’s light went
out he was no longer aware of God's presence and
his flesh-restricted mind could not comprehend
spiritual matters. His spiritual revelation and
perception senses have died.

He could no longer hear the all-penetrating voice of

God that use to fill his whole being with every word
He uttered as he was imprisoned in a body of
death. No longer could he see the brilliant light of
the Word of God that eclipses the brightness of
the sun seven times, the light that used to sooth his
eyes with its deep and pure white luminescence.
Then Adam remembered the commandment of
God, “But of the tree of the knowledge of good and
evil, you shall not eat of it: for in the day that you
eat of it you shall surely die.” He knew he was no
longer in the light of the presence of God’s Word.
The true Light of God’s Word came only 4 000
years after Adam’s transgression to give light to
every man coming into the world.
In Adam, all men died to God because the flow of
eternal life is inaccessible outside of Christ. There
was a need for a new godly seed to perpetuate
God’s dream for a harvest of sons. Only when
Christ, the Seed of God, was made manifested in
the flesh as the Word of God He revealed God as
Father to man and demonstrated to the earth the
truth about the Father-son relationship. In Him
alone we can become the word of God made
flesh again. In the Father-son relationship the
Word of God is truly manifested in our flesh.
Christ (Word of God) in us is the only hope of glory
God has given us to be conformed unto a perfect
man unto the measure of the stature of the fullness
of Christ.

God at first established a covenant of works with

His people Israel. Because the Law (Word of God) is
spiritual, imperfect man could not fulfill its
requirements in the flesh. The Old Covenant failed
utterly to produce sons of God. The Law of the Old
Covenant written on the tablets of stone could not
establish the kingdom of God in the hearts of men.
The kingdom of God will only come when the word
of God is written in the hearts of men. The kingdom
does not come with observation but it comes within
us. As the Word of God manifested Himself in the
flesh of men the kingdom of God has come. The
Lord will be revealed in His people.

Then God took away the first covenant, the

ministration of condemnation that He may establish
the second, which is the ministry of reconciliation of
all things in His Son. Though the Law on stone
came in much glory that even the skin of Moses’
face shone, the New Covenant brought the ultimate
glory, the glory of God’s only begotten Son. It was
only appropriate for the Creator and Maintainer of
all things to become Redeemer and Restorer of His
own creation. Though He was the Word of God in
the flesh, the revelation of the Father, His dream is
to bring forth a harvest of sons (nothing to do with
gender) with that identical glory. He redeemed us
that we may hear the word of reconciliation so that
the light of His Word may forever live and shine in
us.

You need to be born-again to perceive the word of

Christ. Unless, you are born-again you cannot see
God and His kingdom, which exist in the realm of
spirit. Your physical body with its senses and God
who is Spirit live in two different realms. That is
why flesh and blood who occupies the earthly realm
fails to observe Him who inhabits heaven. Because
you cannot feel God with your hands, or smell Him
with your nose, or hear Him with your physical ears,
or see Him with your eyes of flesh, or taste Him
with your tongue does not mean He is not there.
The wall of separation and veil of blindness is
removed in Christ. When you are born-again God
place you in the body of His Son and you become
one Spirit with Christ. From that moment forward
the Holy Spirit reveals the Son of God to you and
leads you into all truth.

Since God’s written word was freely available, He

intended for you to know Him in Scripture that you
should not err but know and obey His voice. Jesus
answered and said to them, “You are mistaken, not
knowing the Scriptures nor the power of God”
(Matthew 22:29).

The Bible was mainly given to introduce you to

God’s view so that you can live His life and have
communion with Him in His realm. All Scripture is
given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for
doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction
of righteousness, that the man of God may be
complete, thoroughly equipped for every good
work (2 Timothy 4:16-17). The degree in which you
do not manifest the Lord is the degree of your
rebellion and deception. As a Christian you should
set your heart to walk in truth, which is to
manifest Christ’s character and power. When
the Lord looks at you, He is not looking for
perfection but for faith. Faith is the virtue that
pleases Him. Faith is the substance of your visions
of hope. Therefore, you need to express faith
toward God according to the measure of His grace
you have received, which is the measure of your
faith. He will judge you according to the light of His
grace He has given you. Faith came by hearing and
hearing by the word of God. When the word of God
is united with your faith it benefits you because
then the Word of God is manifested in you. To read
only the word of God is not good enough. You need
to meditate on it until it lives in you.

As we meditate on the word of God, the Holy Spirit

pours more of Christ into our hearts and we change
more into His image as we behold Him. The Spirit of
His word works gentleness and lowliness of heart in
us. We gaze with unveiled minds at the Word,
which is the very image of God. But we all, with
unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of
the Lord, are being transformed into the same
image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of
the Lord (2 Corinthians 3:18).

How do you meditate on the Scriptures? I guess

some of you know how to do it. Stick with that,
which works for you. There is different ways that
suits different people. I can only tell you how I am
doing it. You can use some of my suggestion and
adjust it to what suites you.

I normally meditate on the word any place any

time. I usually receive revelation in any area of my
life from the Holy Spirit if my spirit is open to Him. It
helps if my body is fresh and my mind and spirit
alert. This is a very informal way of meditating on
the Word or any other matter. The problem with it
is that I forget those impressions easily. So I got a
small little book that fits my shirt pocket and a pen
to record any key words and verses of Scripture
coming to my mind.
I also use a formal approach. I choose the early
morning hours when my body is fresh and my mind
and spirit is alert and this time of the day is
distraction free for me. Early morning hours are not
a hard and fast rule. You must find a time that suits
you best.

Firstly, I need to be physically comfortable. I will

take a shower put on comfortable clothing and
have a glass of cold water. I do not like any bodily
distractions when I am focusing on the Lord. I will
fetch my Bible my note book and a pen. I love to sit
down on my big chair in my family room. I need to
be comfortable and distraction free.

Secondly, I also need to be spiritually comfortable.

My spirit needs to be open to God. When I am
focused on the Lord I get relaxed in my inner-man
and silent in my spirit. When I remember You [focus
on Christ] on my bed [place of rest], I meditate on
You in the night watches [time of silence] (Psalm
63:6).

There is more to reading and meditating on

Scripture than you think. Your spirit needs to be
open to the Holy Spirit when you search for a
revelation of Christ in Scripture. Meditation in
Scripture is only worthwhile if Christ is the
beginning and end of your search. The only
objective to meditate of the Word of God is to
conform to His glorious image. The purpose of our
lives is to be partakers of Christ sufferings, to be
conformed to His death in hope to attain to His
resurrection from the dead. This is to be bodily
clothed with the glorious light of God’s Word
to the glory of God our Father.

After waking up from sleep or coming back from

work I cannot just cold start my heart to focus on
God unless I have practiced His presence while
busy with other activities. When I am at peace I will
pray for about 20 minutes before I open the
Scriptures. I will pray both with my understanding
and also in the Spirit. I will ask the Lord to reveal
Himself to me so that He may be manifested in
me. But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in
a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being
transformed into the same image from glory to
glory, just as the Spirit of the Lord (2 Corinthians
3:18).

It is difficult to open your spirit to God if you are not

obedient to the truth and disciplined in the faith. It
is a matter of willingness, for His yoke is easy and
His burden is light. When the Lord looks at you He
is not seeking perfection in you but faith. As long as
there is a basic hunger for the truth in your heart
and a willingness to do the will of God, you please
Him. If you are faithful with little things He will give
you charge over more. Humility, which is utter
dependence on God, results in sincere obedience to
the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Obedience to the Truth
is the basis for an open spirit toward God. It is
neither legalism nor sloppiness but disciplined faith.
No one engaged in warfare entangles himself with
the affairs of this life, that he may please him who
enlisted him as a soldier (2 Timothy 2:4).

Thirdly, you need to focus on the word of God,

which is the object of your meditation. You need to
be part of the story in Scripture. Finally, brethren,
whatever things are true, whatever things are
noble, whatever things are just, whatever things
are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever
things are of good report, if there is any virtue and
if there is anything praiseworthy – meditate on
these things (Philippians 4:8).

You may say you do not know which passage to

choose. It is wise to stay in the flow of the word
that is coming in your church and also a good habit
to make notes of the sermons. Choose some of
those verses of Scripture to read. Alternatively
choose a passage of Scripture that is relevant to
what the Lord is speaking to your own heart.

Some people may be on a course reading through

the Bible. Never take to big a passage of Scripture
to read. Just take a big enough passage that you
can handle otherwise you may grow weary and
loose interest. It is like eating too much food. If you
eat too much, a great deal of the nutritional stuff
does not get absorbed into your system.

Normally when I have chosen the passage of

Scripture I might read one time through the whole
chapter to obtain the background of the passage of
Scripture that I want to meditate on. Then I will
read the passage of Scripture prayerfully,
visualizing the story in my imagination. I will do it
for a second time seeing myself as part of the
mental picture. I do not say you must do it this way,
I am just telling you what is working for me.

It is important to look unto Jesus when you

meditate or visualizing. It is like discussing the
word with Him but without using words. When your
meditation is filled with the Word and the Spirit
then it is Spirit and Life. If it is void of the Holy Spirit
it is as dead as a body without the spirit, in other
words, as worthless as a corpse. The letter kills but
the Spirit makes alive. Your focus on the Lord and
the word shows faith in God.

Fourthly, ask the Lord to explain mysteries and

riddles in Scripture. It is the glory of God to conceal
a matter, but the glory of kings is to search out a
matter (Proverbs 25:2). The Lord sometimes but
seldom answers you immediately. Normally it takes
time to find the answer. So Daniel went in and
asked the king to give him, time that he might tell
the king the interpretation (Daniel 2:22). It is the
Lord’s way of drawing you into a relationship with
Him, to teach you to trust Him and to love Him
regardless of delays. The Holy Spirit normally gives
you an unfolding revelation of the will of God. So in
recording your revelation you can discover after a
week or longer what the Lord’s will is for your life or
you may discover what the Lord is working out in
your life. For precept must be upon precept,
precept upon precept, line upon line, line upon line,
here a little, there a little (Isaiah 28:10).

Revelation and especially illumination from

Scripture is often like the flow of a river; a whole
sermon can come from a few scriptures. However,
when waiting on the Lord He speaks very short and
to the point.

Because your spirit is open to God while you are

meditating on the word the Lord may speak to you
also concerning personal matters. Often it cannot
be verified in Scripture and you may not receive
conformation of it. Time alone can prove if it was a
word from God or not.

Fifthly, record your impressions. Then the Lord

answered me and said: “Write the vision and make
it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it”
(Habakkuk 2:2). The impressions that you have
recorded should agree with the Scriptures. The Holy
Spirit and the Word is one and shall never disagree.

Sixthly, sift, sort and evaluate your impressions.

After you have recorded the impressions that came
to you, you must sift sort and evaluate it to discern
between carnal input and what was from the Holy
Spirit. I normally go through this exercise over and
over. As these impressions are recorded, it leaves
you with the opportunity to come back to it as often
as you want. Do not hurry; this takes time and
patience. I am using a word processing program to
update my devotional journal because it makes it
easy for me to chop and change.

Of cause you will make mistakes. How else will you

learn? You need to practice to discern if your
meditation is from the Holy Spirit or from your own
heart. If you are scared to make mistakes and do
nothing about it you will never learn the voice of
the Lord. If you are faithful to seek the Lord in all
your ways you will come to know His voice.

I will give you an example of how I do it. I am

writing revelation down and develop them into
short articles. I change or rewrite my articles all the
time as a result of new revelation and personal
growth in my relationship with the Lord. Stagnancy
is death but the Spirit of God is alive, vibrant and is
always moving.

Lastly, take responsibility for what the Holy Spirit

has revealed to you. Visualize the answer over and
over. Meditate on the answer and pray it through
until its fulfillment. As long as you seek God’s
wisdom and understanding to do His will, He will let
you prosper in all areas of your life. And he sought
God in the days of Zechariah, who had
understanding in the visions of God; and as long as
he sought the Lord, God made him to prosper (2
Chronicles 26:5).

When the Holy Spirit reveals to you the mind of the

Lord visualize it, over and over and pray
accordingly. Revelation is normally for prayer and
ministering the word. The chief objective of the
ministry whether prayer or the ministry of the
word is always to see Christ formed in you. My little
children, for whom I labor in birth again until Christ
is formed in you (Galatians 4:19). Christ in us is the
only hope of glory the Father has given us. It is a
vision of glory, the hope to conform to the measure
of the stature of the fullness of Christ.

Why am I doing it this way? I have prayed for

people using my imagination and the Lord has
answered many of those prayers. Is it scriptural
correct? I believe it is. For I indeed, as absent in
body but present in spirit, have already judged
(as though I were present) him who has done this
deed (1 Corinthians 5:3, emphasis added). If you
can judge people in this way, you can also bless
people in this way. Please do not judge others lest
you be judged. Remember when you bless
someone learn to use the force of your spirit. As the
Lord is one Spirit with you, His life-force is
manifested when you project your spirit. Be
assured the Lord does anoint sanctified
imagination. Let the words of my mouth and the
meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your
sight, O Lord, my strength and Redeemer (Psalm
19:14, emphasis added).

Waiting on the Lord and meditating on the word

techniques can also be used for problem solving
and inventions. It is wise to know the Lord in all
your endeavors. In all your ways acknowledge Him,
and He shall direct your paths (Proverbs 3:6).

Remember to stay with the current flow of the

word, which creates an atmosphere for revival,
prophecy, signs and wonders. God took me into the
future to witness His reign on earth. When I saw
these things, I asked the Lord when this would
happen and He said, “When My Spirit will flow these
things will come into existence. It will happen
through My Spirit and through My Word.”