July 2nd, 2026
What have you been considering this week? That may seem like a strange question, but there are many things in the Word of God we are told to “consider.” Several words in the original Biblical languages have been translated “consider,” but they mean similar things: to understand or discern, to examine or observe closely, to perceive, or to think deeply about. All these definitions concern the contemplation of our minds and the meditation of our hearts. What we choose to consistently “consider” will shape the course of our lives. 2 Corinthians 10:5 says,
“For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God and take every thought captive to obey Christ.”
We destroy enemy strongholds in our lives by taking our thoughts captive and opposing thoughts, arguments, and opinions that contradict the Word of God. It’s a weapon of our warfare that often gets overlooked. If we can’t win the war in our own minds and hearts, we will be ineffective in the battle for ground in every other area of our lives! Isaiah 26:3 says,
“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” Peace guards our mind as we focus our thoughts on Him alone. Paul, inspired by the Holy Spirit, expounded on this idea in Philippians 4:8-9:
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.”
He didn’t use the word “consider,” but the idea is still present in this verse. Anything true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, or praiseworthy will align with the Word of God. If we think about those things, there will be no room for the lies of the enemy, and the God of peace will be with us. It matters what we consider!
Let’s look at some of the specific commands we’re given in the Word of God surrounding what to consider.
Deuteronomy 11:2 says,
“And consider today (since I am not speaking to your children who have not known or seen it), consider the discipline of the LORD your God, his greatness, his mighty hand and his outstretched arm…”
1 Samuel 12:24 says,
“Only fear the LORD and serve Him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things He has done for you.”
Psalm 107:43 says,
“Whoever is wise, let him attend to these things; let them consider the steadfast love of the LORD.”
This is the best place to start if we’ve struggled with thoughts that don’t align with God’s Word. Consider Him. Consider His discipline, His greatness, His might, His outstretched arm, His steadfast love, and the great things He’s done! If we are considering Him, how could we be discouraged? This thought is echoed in the New Testament.
Hebrews 3:2 says,
“Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession,”
Hebrews 12:3 says,
“Consider Him who endured from sinners such hostility against Himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.”
We cannot grow weary if we are considering Jesus!
In addition to these, there are many more Scriptures instructing us what to consider. Here are a couple from Jesus Himself:
Luke 12:24 says,
“Consider the ravens: they neither sow nor reap, they have neither storehouse nor barn, and yet God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds!”
Luke 12:27 says,
“Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.”
Jesus instructed us to consider the Father’s provision in even the smallest things—the birds of the air, and the lilies of the field. If we consider God’s hand in every detail of creation, and consider our value to Him, we will never be anxious about the things the world worries about.
Here are a few more verses from the New Testament instructing us how to think about ourselves, each other, the body of Christ, our leaders, our own salvation, and our calling: Romans 6:11 says,
“So, you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus.”
Hebrews 10:24-25 says,
“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.”
Hebrews 13:7 says,
“Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the Word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.”
1 Corinthians 1:26-27 says,
“For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong.”
If we think according to the truth of the Word of God, we will live according to it. The promises of God will operate in our hearts as we build ourselves up in faith by meditating on and considering truth.
To conclude, we must understand there are things we are not to consider. By choosing to meditate on God’s Word, we choose not to dwell on sin, fearful thoughts, the past, or even current circumstances that contradict the Word of God. Isaiah 43:18-19 says,
“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”
As we consider Him, and all the truth of His Word, our minds will align with His heart. Peace will guard us. We will be strengthened and built up in faith because it’s impossible to be discouraged when your heart is full of His Word! This week, we encourage you to consider that which will give you life. Consider the One who will bring you healing, hope, and renewal. Consider not the things that have clouded, confused, and discouraged you. He will do a new thing as you choose to meditate on the truth of His Word!
“For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God and take every thought captive to obey Christ.”
We destroy enemy strongholds in our lives by taking our thoughts captive and opposing thoughts, arguments, and opinions that contradict the Word of God. It’s a weapon of our warfare that often gets overlooked. If we can’t win the war in our own minds and hearts, we will be ineffective in the battle for ground in every other area of our lives! Isaiah 26:3 says,
“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.” Peace guards our mind as we focus our thoughts on Him alone. Paul, inspired by the Holy Spirit, expounded on this idea in Philippians 4:8-9:
“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.”
He didn’t use the word “consider,” but the idea is still present in this verse. Anything true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, or praiseworthy will align with the Word of God. If we think about those things, there will be no room for the lies of the enemy, and the God of peace will be with us. It matters what we consider!
Let’s look at some of the specific commands we’re given in the Word of God surrounding what to consider.
Deuteronomy 11:2 says,
“And consider today (since I am not speaking to your children who have not known or seen it), consider the discipline of the LORD your God, his greatness, his mighty hand and his outstretched arm…”
1 Samuel 12:24 says,
“Only fear the LORD and serve Him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things He has done for you.”
Psalm 107:43 says,
“Whoever is wise, let him attend to these things; let them consider the steadfast love of the LORD.”
This is the best place to start if we’ve struggled with thoughts that don’t align with God’s Word. Consider Him. Consider His discipline, His greatness, His might, His outstretched arm, His steadfast love, and the great things He’s done! If we are considering Him, how could we be discouraged? This thought is echoed in the New Testament.
Hebrews 3:2 says,
“Therefore, holy brothers, you who share in a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the apostle and high priest of our confession,”
Hebrews 12:3 says,
“Consider Him who endured from sinners such hostility against Himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted.”
We cannot grow weary if we are considering Jesus!
In addition to these, there are many more Scriptures instructing us what to consider. Here are a couple from Jesus Himself:
Luke 12:24 says,
“Consider the ravens: they neither sow nor reap, they have neither storehouse nor barn, and yet God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds!”
Luke 12:27 says,
“Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.”
Jesus instructed us to consider the Father’s provision in even the smallest things—the birds of the air, and the lilies of the field. If we consider God’s hand in every detail of creation, and consider our value to Him, we will never be anxious about the things the world worries about.
Here are a few more verses from the New Testament instructing us how to think about ourselves, each other, the body of Christ, our leaders, our own salvation, and our calling: Romans 6:11 says,
“So, you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus.”
Hebrews 10:24-25 says,
“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.”
Hebrews 13:7 says,
“Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the Word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.”
1 Corinthians 1:26-27 says,
“For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong.”
If we think according to the truth of the Word of God, we will live according to it. The promises of God will operate in our hearts as we build ourselves up in faith by meditating on and considering truth.
To conclude, we must understand there are things we are not to consider. By choosing to meditate on God’s Word, we choose not to dwell on sin, fearful thoughts, the past, or even current circumstances that contradict the Word of God. Isaiah 43:18-19 says,
“Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”
As we consider Him, and all the truth of His Word, our minds will align with His heart. Peace will guard us. We will be strengthened and built up in faith because it’s impossible to be discouraged when your heart is full of His Word! This week, we encourage you to consider that which will give you life. Consider the One who will bring you healing, hope, and renewal. Consider not the things that have clouded, confused, and discouraged you. He will do a new thing as you choose to meditate on the truth of His Word!
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