Proverbs 6:20–22: My son, keep your father’s command, and do not forsake the law of your mother. Bind them continually upon your heart; Tie them around your neck. When you roam, they will lead you; When you sleep, they will keep you; And when you awake, they will speak with you.
Insight
The Word of God in the mind and heart is like a guide who leads us on the safe path and protects us from attacks. It’s also like a friend who talks to us and counsels us along the way. We walk in the light because the Word is a lamp. If we listen to God’s voice in His Word, we won’t fall for the enemy’s flattery. The command to bind God’s Word to various parts of the body was taken literally by the Pharisees; this was the origin of the “phylactery” (Matt. 23:5), a small leather case containing four portions of the Old Testament written on parchment. When attending public prayers, the orthodox Jew tied one phylactery to his forehead and the other to his left arm. 1
Application
How can the Word of God become more attached to your heart and mind? Perhaps starting the day by reading His word and ending the day listening to His word or even listening to a bible study on line or on the radio.
Motivation
Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God. Matthew 5:8
I am learning to keep His Word in my heart and to keep my will in His hands. – TWEET IT
Prayer
Father, please forgive me for forsaking You, when I needed you most.
1. Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). Be Skillful (p. 53). Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
