A Constant Reminder
Bind them upon thy fingers, write them upon the table of thine heart. Proverbs 7:3
Often, when I read this verse, I get the mental image of a piece of yarn or ribbon tied in a nice big bow on a finger. As children, we were told this was used as a "reminder" for something important. So you wouldn't forget. However, being practical minded, I never saw the benefit of having something get in my way while trying to play. It seemed that it always popped up in the wrong place at the wrong time and caused me to stop playing just to get it out of the way.
Perhaps this was Solomon's intent? Actually, he is repeating God's instruction fromDeuteronomy 6:8 and 6:6. And what was the reminder regarding? The Great Commandment: "And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might." (Deuteronomy 6:5). The people of Israel were directed to never forget this commandment and to teach it to their children (Deuteronomy 6:6-9) so that it would never be forgotten.
Perhaps that is why they directed using a reminder that was constantly in the way. Much like a child, I still need repeated reminders of His great love and my responsibility to follow his will. Are there reminders in your life? Pause and look around. If not, perhaps we need to redecorate our heart and home so that we are constantly reminded to whom we belong!
Often, when I read this verse, I get the mental image of a piece of yarn or ribbon tied in a nice big bow on a finger. As children, we were told this was used as a "reminder" for something important. So you wouldn't forget. However, being practical minded, I never saw the benefit of having something get in my way while trying to play. It seemed that it always popped up in the wrong place at the wrong time and caused me to stop playing just to get it out of the way.
Perhaps this was Solomon's intent? Actually, he is repeating God's instruction fromDeuteronomy 6:8 and 6:6. And what was the reminder regarding? The Great Commandment: "And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might." (Deuteronomy 6:5). The people of Israel were directed to never forget this commandment and to teach it to their children (Deuteronomy 6:6-9) so that it would never be forgotten.
Perhaps that is why they directed using a reminder that was constantly in the way. Much like a child, I still need repeated reminders of His great love and my responsibility to follow his will. Are there reminders in your life? Pause and look around. If not, perhaps we need to redecorate our heart and home so that we are constantly reminded to whom we belong!
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