Phil 4:8 (NKJV) 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.
Good Report.
Looking deeper into this word, I’m intrigued at what I think it means. My best interpretation means blessings – words of blessings. The Greek word for it means “uttering words of good omen, speaking auspiciously.” Auspiciously? What the…. Huh?
I hate it when I have to get the dictionary out to define a word in a definition…. Auspiciously means “affording a favorable auspice : PROPITIOUS”
Ahhh… got it. It’s all crystal clear now…
(For those of you like me who are scratching your head and wishing you’d have paid attention in High School English class – “auspice” means “a prophetic sign, especially a good sign” and “propitious” means “favorably disposed; a good omen; tending to favor” – Hmmm… why couldn’t they just say that to begin with?)
Wow – I don’t think I’ve ever intentionally meditated on spoken blessings. I”ve received words from people that have encouraged and blessed me and I’ve given words to others that I pray had the same effect. But I’m not sure I’ve often been intentional about meditating on those words – either those given to me or those to give away.
I can see how that could change my perspective… dwelling on encouraging things… looking and praying for encouragement for others…. Yes, that would be a good thing. That would be a VERY good thing.
I like it. Today I will meditate on those things of good report.
…Running After Papa