DISCUSSION:
There is a growing number of health-conscious folks
who are discovering that wearing a pedometer helps them increase their level of
daily exercise. Some have even bought an
expensive wrist gadget called a “Fitbit” to track heart rate, exercise,
activity and sleep. These devices are
both a recorder and a motivator for them; knowing how many steps that take per
outing, encourages them to walk more.
One woman’s goal was ten thousand steps a day. To
accomplish her goal, she began parking farther away from her workplace, walking
up the stairs instead of taking the elevator, and doing more active tasks
around her office. Her visible pedometer reminded her of her daily need to
produce a healthy lifestyle change.
Visible reminders have a place in our Christian walk
as well. When God instructed the Israelites to keep His commands in their
hearts ( Deuteronomy 6:6 ), He also told
them to make visible reminders of His Word:
“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
6:8-9 ).
The purpose was not for mere physical decoration
but for spiritual deliverance:
“Beware, lest you forget the Lord who brought
you out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage ” ( Deuteronomy
6:12 ).
Writing the words of Scripture on a sticky note, a
memory card, or a calendar can turn our focus toward the Lord throughout the
day. These visible reminders will encourage our steps of obedience to Him ( Romans
6:17 ).
Let’s memorize a verse of Scripture as we go to
work this week by writing it on a card, taping it where it is visible, and
meditating on that verse during the day. Habitually placing verses of Scripture
into our subconscious mind will produce, not only an increase in Bible
knowledge, but will keep us from sin and sinful habits.
Singing the words of Scripture-based psalms, hymns
of praise, and spiritual songs while commuting to work, will also help us in
keeping the holy Scriptures fresh in our mind.
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