In Malachi 3:16, we read, “Then they that feared the Lord spake often one to another: and the Lord hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the Lord, and that thought upon his name.”
We have noticed how those that fear the Lord speak often with one another. And we noticed that those who obey God have their names written down as a remembrance by God.
Now we notice that those that have their names and deeds written down as a remembrance are those that thought upon his name. The word “thought” comes from a Hebrew word that means to meditate on, to purpose, to think with great care and exactness.
In verses 13-15, Malachi had written that the Israelites had considered it vain to worship and serve God. They were saying there was no profit in keeping his ordinances. Verse Sixteen tells us exactly the opposite.
We should do everything we can to think and meditate upon his name. There is wonderful purpose involved in thinking on the name of the Lord. Whatever we do in life should glorify God. We should never approach any decision without considering what God would do and what he wants us to do. Great care should be taken in all actions and decisions. By keeping him and his Word in our thoughts, we will stay true to him, and we will please him.
Keep reading your Bible. Study it. Meditate on the Lord. And if any of this is hard to understand, ask an adult to help you.
