Sometimes, being alone is better than being with others, and silence can be wiser than speaking. We'd be stronger Christians if we spent more time alone with God, meditating on His Word, gaining spiritual strength for our work in His service. We need to ponder God's truths to truly grasp their nourishment. Truth is like a cluster of grapes: to get wine, we must press and squeeze them.

Just as grapes need to be well-trodden to release their juice, we need to meditate deeply on truths to draw out their comfort. Our bodies aren't sustained by simply eating; it's digestion that integrates food into our lives. Similarly, our souls need more than just listening or reading bits of divine truth. Hearing, reading, and learning must be accompanied by inward digestion through meditation to be truly beneficial.

Why do some Christians remain stagnant, despite hearing many sermons? They neglect their time alone with God and fail to meditate on His Word. They want the wheat but won't grind it; they see the fruit but won't pluck it; the water is at their feet, but they won't bend to drink. Lord, keep us from such folly. This morning, let us resolve: "I'll meditate in your precepts."