Run to Meet Him

The days of having scarce moments alone are behind me but not forgotten. I recall thinking, "if I just had ten minutes of quiet." Genesis 24 gives an overlooked detail in the life of Isaac, Abraham's son: "Isaac went out to meditate in the field toward evening" (Genesis 24:63, NASB). From whatever Isaac sought solace, a quiet place, his intent was to meditate. Unfortunately, the world has twisted the act of meditation into something entirely different from what is described and commanded by God. To meditate is to be engaged heart, soul and mind in thoughtful and prayerful consideration of God's words. God commanded Joshua to meditate on His words "day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it" (Joshua 1:8, ESV). The psalmist wrote: "Oh how I love your law! It is my meditation all the day" (Psalm 119:97). Until Christ's return, each of us is given the same number of hours in the day; and, we may wonder how best to use at least a small portion of each day. Spurgeon writes, "If the business of this day will permit it, you will do well to spare an hour to walk in the field this evening. But if not, the Lord is in the town, too, and will meet with you in your room or even in the crowded street. Let your heart run out to meet him" (Morning and Evening). Wherever the morning or noon or night finds you, the Lord is there ... run to meet Him.