Oh how I wish that once I learned a lesson, it would be with me forever. But somehow my spiritual gains tend to slip backwards. Have you noticed that about yourself?
“Tell them that from now on they are to make tassels on the corners of their garments. When you look at these tassels you’ll remember and keep all the commandments of God, and not get distracted by everything you feel or see that seduces you.” ~Numbers 15:38-39
The nation of Israel found themselves forgetting to follow God’s plans. So Moses had them sew tassels on their robes as visual reminders that they were in a covenant with God to live their lives His way, and not their way. Those tassels dangled in full view and drug in the dirt and got in the way of everything, but became a constant reminder for them. Have you faced your need for reminders? Without re-gathering our desires to Christ’s ways every so often, our hearts will soon do exactly what Israel’s hearts did and become overly affected by what we feel and what we see! Scripture puts this in the category of seduction, much the same as the wandering-eyed man who drifts into the arms of a prostitute. Reminders are a very valuable part of following Christ. They come in many forms; daily scripture readings and meditating on what you read, taking time to pray and enjoy the Lord, gathering with other Christ-followers and encouraging each other, and engaging in Christ’s mission. These are modern day tassels that refocuses us on Christ and RE-GATHERS OUR DESIRES. ~Verlon
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