The Object of Our Delight: Meditation and the Pursuit of God

In this New Year’s episode of afterWord, Pastor Kent Dresdow is joined by Executive Pastors Matt Rehrer and Jeremy Pray to discuss the spiritual trajectory of 2026. The conversation begins with a lighthearted look at personal hobbies—from dirt biking and water sports to reading and writing—serving as a bridge to explore the deep, biblical concept of "delight" found in the Psalms.The pastors examine the "bookends" of the Psalter, specifically connecting Psalm 1 and Psalm 149. They observe that the "blessed man" of Psalm 1 is defined by a heart that delights in the law of the Lord and a mind that meditates on it day and night. Using their own hobbies as an illustration, the hosts explain that meditation is like "muttering" or "chewing" on a subject—a natural mental preoccupation that occurs when we truly find pleasure in something.The discussion also highlights the profound truth in Psalm 149:4: that the Lord Himself "takes pleasure in his people" and "adorns the humble with salvation". This episode encourages believers to move beyond seeing Scripture as a mere duty and to instead cultivate a life where God’s Word is the primary object of their focus and affection. By framing spiritual growth through the lens of delight, the pastors offer a warm, pastoral invitation to a closer walk with Christ and deeper fellowship within the local church.