Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
Deuteronomy 11:18-19 NIV
In this chapter, Moses reminded Israel of all God had done for them. And he challenged them not to turn away from God as many had done in the past. Then, in these verses, he encouraged Israel to make God’s words to them a central part of their lives.
This instruction from Moses to Israel is still very appropriate for us today. Keep God’s word close to your heart and mind. Pass it on to your children. And talk about His word whenever you are together. There is never an inappropriate time to share the word of God.
I am not an ancient Israelite who saw and experienced the miracles of God during the Exodus and wilderness wanderings. But God has redeemed me from my sinful past and has walked with me now for many years. I have seen and experienced His love and mercy in many ways. Plus, I have His word, the Bible, that He has given me to help me know Him better and to help me as I walk with Him.
The Pathway to Growth
It is important to make God’s word a priority in our hearts and minds. Not just to read it, but to meditate on what it says to us. Allow God’s word to fill you and change you. And remember what He has done for you. This leads to personal spiritual growth and security in your faith.
Share these things with other believers. Sharing together what God’s word teaches and what He has done in our lives leads to deeper spiritual relationships and growth within the body of Christ.
Pass them on to your children and grandchildren. Help them to come to know our Lord. And to develop a love for His word.
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