2. M EDITATION AND S UCCESS Joshua 1:8; Ps 1:1-3

3. M EDITATION AND S UCCESS What is a Bible definition of Meditation? Focusing of one’s thoughts on God and His Word with continued concentration for a period of time; contemplation, reflection.

4. M EDITATION AND S UCCESS I can’t meditate on God unless I know Him I can’t know Him except through Scripture 1 Cor 2:9-13 I can’t meditate on God without knowing Scripture I can’t meditate on God and Scripture unless I have studied and committed Scripture to memory

5. M EDITATION AND S UCCESS to reach correct conclusions Jn 12:16; Acts 11:16 to receive wisdom for self and others Ps 119:99-100, 105 to overcome temptation Ps 119:101-104; 9-16 to receive comfort in trial Rom 15:4; Heb 11 thru 12 to appreciate God & His work Ps 63:1-8; 77:11-15; Col 3:16 to anticipate the reward Heb 11:13-16; 24-26

6. M EDITATION AND S UCCESS “Alone at Eve” Ps 119:48