In this new year our women’s precept group has begun to study the book of Deuteronomy. As the book begins Moses is reviewing the history of Israel’s release from slavery in Egypt and their years in the wilderness. Then he goes on to give them specific instructions.
In chapter six he gives God’s command for the families. Orthodox Jews recite these verses daily as a part of the Shema. Click here for explanation of the Shema.
These verses apply to us as Christians.
Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart.You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates. Deuteronomy 6: 4-9
My eyes cloud with tears as I think about our culture and the state of the Church in America.
This is a reminder to me— a verse that I want to memorize. The Bible needs to be a consistent part of daily life. It is important to notice God’s hand in our lives.
We need to tell our stories of faith to our children and grandchildren, to the people in our circle of influence. Do you have a story to tell?
This post is linked to Five Minute Friday. To read more inspiring thoughts based on the prompt, INFLUENCE, click here.
What a great reminder of the importance of sharing our story with the next generations.
Stopping by from FMF.
https://www.talesofapeedeemama.com/2019/01/influence-five-minute-friday.html
Hi Carol, I’m next door to you at the linkup today. Those verses are such a good reminder to tell our stories of faith to those whose lives intersect with ours.
Thanks for visiting, Jeannie!