meditation: 2 Peter 3:8-9

psst – be sure to scroll to the bottom for instructions for this week’s #SheSharesTruth passage!

Text: 2 Peter 3:8-9

The very first chapter of the book of Psalms opens with this beautiful image of those who meditate on God’s Word:

Blessed is the man
who walks not in the counsel of the wicked,
nor stands in the way of sinners,
nor sits in the seat of scoffers;
but his delight is in the law of the Lord,
and on his law he meditates day and night.
He is like a tree
planted by streams of water
that yields its fruit in its season,
and its leaf does not wither…
Psalm 1:1-4, ESV

In the original Hebrew, one definition of our word “meditate” is “to mutter” — to repeat something over and over, whether for memorization or self-instruction or just a good, ole fashioned effort to let it sink in. As a person who may or may not talk to herself on occasion – ahem – this is a concept of meditation I can relate to. Sometimes I don’t just need to read the words, write the words, hear the words, repeat the words — sometimes I need it all. This heart of mine can be pretty hard, you guys.

Today — as women who desire to mutter God’s very words, to let them be water to our parched roots and life to our dry leaves —  let’s meditate on 2 Peter 3:8-9.

You may use these prompts below to guide your thoughts and prayers, if you’d like, or simply rest in the passage a while. Be still before your Maker and your Redeemer. Hear Him alone in the words of scripture.

For reflection:

Hear how the imagery of of verse 8 sets our God not just as the ruler of time, but completely free of it. What freedom does that bring to you today?

How do you feel when you think of the sovereign Lord of all creation being patient for you, waiting on you and with you?

How does the nature of God as presented in these verses change your perception of and heart toward others?

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We have another #SheSharesTruth assignment this week and we’d love for you to participate! This time we invite you to study and share 1 Corinthians 2:1-5. As you read, pray and write together, may your words to each other not be a demonstration of your wisdom but “of the Spirit and power, that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God.” (v.5)

To read more about the idea and heart behind #SheSharesTruth, go here. To see a list of community share from last week, go here. We hope you’ll join us as we study and share as a community on the passage of 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 this Friday!

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