Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.  But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.  And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. Psalm 1:1-3

The verses above, while providing the original impetus to provide a "Meditation Nuggets" venue, also describe those who meditate on "law of the LORD" as a tree. Since the book of Psalms, where this scripture is found, is in the middle of the Bible, and thinking about the Bible as a path or road the mental image of a tree in the middle of the road naturally comes to mind.  If we are like a tree, and the Bible is like a road, and we were to find ourselves in the middle, where would we be, in scripture, and what would GOD say to us?

Recently, interesting information was made known that apparently addresses that very question!  According to this account, the middle chapter of the Bible is Psalm 118.  The shortest chapter in the Bible is Psalm 117, which precedes the central chapter of the Bible.  The longest chapter of the Bible, Psalm 119, follows the absolute middle chapter of the Bible.  Furthermore there are 594 chapters resident before Psalm 118 and another 594 chapters following after.  The total number of chapters, therefore total 1188.  What then would be the central verse in the central book of the Bible?  That verse would be Psalm 118:8?  1188 versus 118:8.very interesting.  Something to think about!  Isn't GOD's word arranged in a miraculous way!  If Psalm 118:8 is dead center in the Bible, what does it say?  It might be that GOD has hidden a real nugget, right down the middle, on which to meditate. 

It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. Psalm 118:8

Much meditation could be done on this one verse!  This verse is true. 

Unfortunately, most of the rest.is not true. The chart below identifies and totals chapter count in scripture, before and after Psalm 118, the supposed center chapter of the Bible.  In addition, Psalm 118:8 is dubious as a central verse in a chapter which contains twenty-nine verses.

As can be easily seen Psalm 118 is not the center chapter of the Bible.  Doing a little math it is seen that there are 594 chapters from Genesis 1 to and including Psalm 116 and 594 chapters remain from Psalm 118 through Revelation chapter 22.  This makes Psalm 117 the central chapter in the Bible.  As correctly stated previously, Psalm 117 is indeed the shortest book in the Bible, with only two verses.  Therefore there is no central verse in the central book of the Book of the Bible, just a central chapter of two verses in length.

O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.  For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD.  Psalm 117

GOD is mercifully kind to us and is true forever!  "Praise GOD!  Meditation could be profitable on these two verses and they are most definitely true.  They are physically, the central verses of the Bible and they actually describe central themes of scripture, which are GOD's mercy, grace and His truth.  He had so much mercy and kindness for all and He made a plan and provided for all the costs so we could be with Him forever.

Although information abounds on many spiritual and Biblical issues don't be fooled just because the presentation looks and sounds good.  God's Word is the real truth; the only real truth.  While it is useful to readily hear and receive what others may say or write, the facts should be checked against scripture, in fact we are commended to search the scriptures to test the facts.

And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews.  These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.  Acts 17:10-11

While it is useful to teach or be taught by others, it is not necessary.  The Holy Spirit received at the time of salvation, is resident in all believers and is responsible for that function.

But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him. 1 John 2:27

Actually and amazingly, the supposed central verse in the Bible, shown above, applies perfectly here.

It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. Psalm 118:8

Though this verse is not the center verse in scripture, meditating on its precepts, with a little twist, is a blessing!   Part of meditation can be association of ordinary objects with scripture.  With this thought in mind, become a tree.planted in the middle of the road, or better yet, in all parts of the road!