Note.—Meditation is to the soul what digestion is to the body. It assimilates, appropriates, and makes personal and practical that which has been seen, heard, or read.
2. When did David say he would praise God with joyful lips?
“When I remember Thee upon my bed, and meditate on Thee in the night-watches.” Ps. 63:6.
3. How will such meditation be to one who loves God?
“My meditation of Him shall be sweet.” Ps. 104:34.
4. In what does the psalmist say the man who is blessed delights and meditates?
“His delight is in the law of the Lord; and in His law doth he meditate day and night.” Ps. 1:2.
5. With what adversary do we constantly have to contend?
“Be sober, be vigilant: because your adversary the devil, as a [pg 608] roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.” 1 Peter 5:8.
6. When is a man tempted?