The Daily Wad

<p>Some years ago I noticed that certain verses and even brief phrases seemed to stand out from Bible passages I read during my daily devotions. I found myself thinking about meditating on ruminating the words throughout the day. It amused me to picture myself chewing my cud. I shouldn't have been surprised. The Bible does say we are his people the sheep of his pasture (Psalm 100:3 b NIV) and sheep chew a cud.</p> <p>Other pictures came to mind: a baseball player as he chewed a wad of bubble gum; an old codger with a chaw of tobacco tucked into one cheek. The more delicate expression would be in reference to Mary the mother of Jesus. Of her the Scriptures record: But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart (Luke 2:19 NIV). The meaning is the same.</p><p>You thrill to God's Word you chew on Scripture day and night (Psalm 1:2-3 The Message).</p><p>So was born my daily wad. I wrote the phrases on cards thought about the words throughout the day and shared them with others as opportunity presented itself. I was blessed others were blessed. My prayer is that you will be blessed as you read ruminate and are refreshed by <em>The Daily Wad</em>.</p>