David McCasland
Deuteronomy 6:1–12
These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Deuteronomy 6:6
Important Reminders
Jul 7, 2016
Anthropologist Anthony Graesch says that the outside of a refrigerator
reveals what’s important to people. During a research study of families
in Los Angeles, Graesch and his colleagues noted an average of 52 items
posted on the fridge—including school schedules, family photos,
children’s drawings, and magnets. Graesch calls the refrigerator “a
repository of family memory.”
The Lord may use a tangible item
like a photo, keepsake, or Scripture verse to remind us of His
faithfulness and the call to obey His Word. When Moses addressed the
Israelites just before they entered the land of Canaan, he urged them to
keep all the commands God had given them. “Impress them on your
children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along
the road . . . . Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your
gates” (Deut. 6:7, 9).
Giving God’s Word a visible place of
honor in their homes and lives was a powerful daily reminder to “be
careful that you do not forget the Lord, who brought you . . . out of
the land of slavery” (v. 12).
Today the Lord encourages us to remember that as we obey His Word, we can depend on His faithful care for all that lies ahead.
Father, we are grateful for every reminder of Your faithfulness and loving care. May we honor You by obeying Your Word.
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Daily blessings are reminders of God's faithfulness.