Bolster the Mind
Since there is no shutoff switch for the mind, we must be active in directing it while we can.
Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.
— Philippians 4:8
What is of better report than the glorious splendor of His majesty, and His innumerable wondrous works? In meditating on Him, on who He is and all that He’s done, He promises to keep us in perfect peace! What grace! For the multitudes of anxieties within, He offers His words of comfort for the delight of our soul.
Let us think on Him.
Let us abide in His word.
The mind so desperately needs to be bolstered—strengthened, built up, fortified against all the evil that rears against it. Let us always endeavor to set our minds on things above, where Christ is; this Christ who made Himself nothing and has been exalted above everything. For in hearing His word our faith is strengthened, and faith is as a shield which can quench every fiery dart of the wicked one. Let our mind then be strengthened as it finds its rest in the hope of His great unfailing grace which is ours today, tomorrow, and forever!
(Psalms 145:5; Isaiah 26:3; Psalms 94:19; Colossians 3:2; Philippians 2:7-9; Romans 10:17; Ephesians 6:16; 1 Peter 1:13)
