Contemplative Bible Reading

Genesis 24:62-63 (New Living Translation)

62 Meanwhile, Isaac, whose home was in the Negev, had returned from Beer-lahai-roi. 63 One evening as he was walking and meditating in the fields, he looked up and saw the camels coming.

How do I spend my evenings? Here is how Isaac spent his.

He walked and meditated in the fields.

Well, uh, er, you have to understand that Isaac lived in a simpler time and well, you know, that was what they did back then, and uh, I, er, well no one would expect me to uh, and, you know, I don’t have any fields, and…

Yes, Isaac lived in a simpler time when everyday was a struggle to keep your family members alive. If they became ill, they died, so you did everything to keep them from catching a deadly cold. Simple?

Still, this is how Isaac spent his evenings. Me? No excuses. Do I spend my evenings with God? Praying? Meditating on the word I have to read? Frittering time watching you know what?

It is my choice.