Cord Of Remembrance!

In the 1960’s one of the philosophies of life promoted by some was “If it feels good, do it.” There may be many in prison who have followed that advice to one extent or another and others who have negatively impacted their own life or the lives of others by pursuing their own heart’s desire.

Another expression that may not always be true is “What you see is what you get.” There are many things which are not exactly as they appear. Quite often there is more than meets the eye. Also, if one only accepts what they can see there is much that can be missed out on.

When life and religion become merely that which is associated with one’s own feelings and vision it becomes difficult to find consistency and stability needed in life. Such can open the door for being easily led astray by that which merely appeals to one’s own heart and vision. Knowing that one’s own heart and own eyes are not always dependable guides, God had Moses command the nation of Israel to make tassels for the corners of their garments. ( Numbers 15:38) These tassels were not merely for ornamental purposes, but were intended to be a reminder of where PROPER GUIDANCE would continually be found.

We read…
“(39)And it shall be a tassel for you to look at and REMEMBER ALL THE COMMANDMENTS OF THE LORD, TO DO THEM, not to follow after your own heart and your own eyes, which you are inclined to whore after. (40) So you shall REMEMBER AND DO ALL MY COMMANDMENTS, and BE HOLY TO YOUR GOD.” ( Numbers 15:39-40 ESV)

The purpose was clearly stated for the focus to be directed away from one’s “own heart” and “own eyes” to the specific commands God had provided. Jesus would later accuse some of the Jewish leaders of drawing attention to their “spirituality” by making the tassels (or fringes) of their garments long. ( Matthew 23:5) They were so busy focusing on being seen that they did not see themselves as they should. With their focus not resting solidly on that which those tassels were to be a constant reminder, though they may have been highly respected and appeared holy to those around them, their hypocrisy was clearly visible to the eye of God.

We too should be careful to not depend merely upon our own heart and eyes. We need to continually seek the GUIDANCE OF GOD’S WORD so that we can truly feel good about our life and see even the unseen that provides the hope to press on. May God’s Word continually be a cord of remembrance that binds our whole life together and draws us ever closer to Him.

Have a great day LACING LIFE WITH EACH STRAND OF GOD’S TRUTH!
Carl

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