Biblical meditation is not about emptying the mind but filling it with the Word of God. It is a focused reflection on Scripture, God’s character, and His works. Christians can and should practice meditation as defined by the Bible.
Psalm 1:2 describes the blessed man:
“But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night.”
Meditation in Scripture involves thoughtful, prayerful concentration on God’s truth. It is an act of devotion that draws the believer closer to God and strengthens obedience.
Joshua 1:8 commands:
“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.”
This shows that meditation is tied to obedience and spiritual success. It is not mystical but practical, aimed at living faithfully.
Psalm 119 contains several verses about meditating on God’s Word:
“I will meditate on Your precepts, and contemplate Your ways.”
(Psalm 119:15)
“My eyes are awake through the night watches, that I may meditate on Your word.”
(Psalm 119:148)
New Testament believers are also called to focus their minds:
“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble… meditate on these things.”
(Philippians 4:8)
Biblical meditation is not the same as Eastern meditation, which often seeks self-realization or the emptying of the mind. Christian meditation is God-centered, Scripture-saturated, and meant to transform the heart.
When done according to God’s Word, meditation is a valuable spiritual discipline that deepens faith and renews the mind.
