Pondering biblical truth and subject matter out and about in the traffic of everyday life

I've observed something over the years, here and there, but never really articulated it to myself or in writing, but here it is: I find that when I ponder biblical doctrine on my own, not in the study but out and about in everyday life, it becomes incredibly more powerful.

It's hard to explain it beyond that. I mean, something like the doctrine of providence, when pondering it - and even more than that - when reciting it to myself (usually with emotion because there is some context that starts me on it) then the meaning starts to roll and gather more meaning.

Also, the subject of protection from God, or what we think about regarding the subjects of spiritual warfare. Adoption into God's family. All doctrine. It becomes very powerful when pondering it 'out on the Way' rather than merely in the study with a book in hand.

Just truth itself when applied to actual life.

This is also a big part of the popularity and significance of Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress. It is Christian doctrine 'on the Way.' As it plays out.