Editorial May 30, 1994 Issue

Time for contemplation

Russ Gerber

Are we living in an age in which we can't afford time for contemplation? Maybe we haven't really had time to think about it!

Why not take a portion of the time already set aside to read this magazine to consider the importance of regular contemplation. But this kind of contemplation isn't just about anything that catches our attention. It isn't setting out to think through some personal challenge or a tough situation at work. It's not according to a personal agenda. While such matters do require thoughtful, prayerful attention, the contemplation I'm talking about is of a different order—contemplating spiritual things first.

The Bible indicates the significance of pondering, or meditating on, the things of God—His law, His nature, and His will. The Psalmist wrote, "O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day" (Ps. 119:97). Christ Jesus, we can gather from the gospel accounts, spent much time pondering the wisdom and perfection of God, as well as his own spiritual origin and nature as the Son of God. And the author of Philippians, in considering spiritual attributes such as purity, justice, and love, urges his brethren to "think on these things" (Phil. 4:8).

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