Psalm 111:1-2

Praise the LORD! I will thank the LORD with all my heart as I meet with his godly people. How amazing are the deeds of the LORD! All who delight in him should ponder them.

It is, of course, possible to praise God anywhere, but there is something incredibly precious about getting together with others to worship Him, and it is wonderful to think of God’s people doing that for thousands of years. Whether it is in a small remote village chapel, a vast cathedral or a tent, the experience of worshipping God with other people is inspiring, encouraging and unifying.

The psalmist encourages worshippers to think about what God has done. When we worship God, we need to take time to reflect carefully on what He has done in creation and throughout history. I was interested to learn that verse 2 was placed over the entrance to the Cavendish Laboratory in Cambridge, where some of the most important scientific discoveries have been made. Researching and pondering are important activities. We need to find space to explore, to see things in new ways and to allow God to open up new truths to us.

These Bible notes have been written to help us all to ponder. It’s so easy for us to hurtle into our days without much reflection. We can get into a predictable rhythm of life and become so focused on the tasks in front of us that we have no time to reflect at all. It’s good to set aside a definite time in the day when we can listen to God and reflect on Him. That might be while walking the dog, while travelling to work or in the peace of our homes. It really doesn’t matter where it happens, but we all need to carve out time when we can stand back from life and allow God to speak with us. Pondering is probably the most important thing we can do in the whole day.

Question

Where do you find the time and space to ponder?

Prayer

God our Father, I worship You, for You are so great. Help me to find time to worship You and to reflect on all that You have done. Amen