Psalm 19:14 outline

 

Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. (Psalm 19:14)

 Introduction: One of the first scenes recorded in the Bible (Cain and Abel bringing their offerings to God) shows the importance of having acceptable worship of God. 

The later story of  Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron offering strange fore and dying before the Lord (Numbers 10:1) where the fire of God consumed the sacrifice offerors instead of the actual sacrifices themselves teach the same solemn lesson. 

The meditation of our hearts, in order to be acceptable to God, must be scripture based. 

 

1)     Psalmist knew the necessity of such a prayer

a/ Recognised the deceit of his heart

b/ Recognised the wandering of the heart

c/ Recognised that thoughts lead to words

 

2)     How to offer acceptable heart meditation to God

a/ Practically: Need to be determined and disciplined

Make time – cut off all distractions – see the value of it

b/ Meditate on the Bible itself: Are you actually reading the Bible? Have you a plan?

Make use of the marginal references in your Bible

c/ Meditate on the Biblical thoughts of others: Living and dead (Commentators etc.)

d/ Offer up constantly petitions like this: Ask for divine help

e/ Observe how others accomplish this

 

3)     Particular things to meditate upon

a/ Great Objective truths of Scripture: Person and work of Christ

b/ Great Subjective truths of Scripture: Experience of salvation

c/ Meditate on how God has led you (Providence of God)

 

4)     Some immediate blessings from meditation

a/ Meditation glorifies God

b/ Meditation enjoys Him for ever: Sweet (Psalm 104:34)

c/ Profits all (1 Timothy 4:11)

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