These Words
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In the book of Deuteronomy, after laying out a beautiful way of life, God instructs us, “You shall write these words of mine in your heart and soul and you shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and fix them as emblem on your forehead… Write them on the door posts of your house and on your gates…”
When I lived in Jamaica, I noticed that some people had used bright colors to paint verses of scripture – often one of the Psalms – over the gates to their fences and over the entry ways to their homes.
It is true that this passage can be taken literally. On special occasions, some people do wear little boxes containing scripture strapped to their wrists or foreheads. They are called phylacteries. But, this passage from Deuteronomy may also be interpreted metaphorically.
We bind the Word of God on our foreheads when we read and study scripture. We bind it on our hearts when we meditate on it; on our hands when we act upon it. And, we bind it on our doorposts when we make our homes places where God is worshipped and served. Friend of Dial Hope, this scripture is my prayer for you today.
Let us pray: Loving and gracious God, we want to put you at the heart and center of our lives. We admit that our days are often busy and full, and it is easy to lose sight of what’s important, what is central, what is meaningful and fulfilling. Help us find ways to remember you as we travel through our week. Fill us with your grace and empower us to take hold of the life that is truly life. Amen.
Daily Message Author: Joe Albright
Rev. Joe Albright is a graduate of Flagler College and Columbia Theological Seminary. Together, he and his wife Robbie have five children. He loves spending time on the ocean and especially enjoys surfing and fishing. Before entering the ministry, Joe taught high school Spanish in Cape Hatteras North Carolina and Lawrence Tavern, Jamaica. He has pastored churches in Sarasota and Jacksonville, Florida and is currently serving Trinity Presbyterian Church in Palm Coast. Full Bio “I believe deeply in the power of the Gospel to bring hope, love, and new life. I have seen firsthand how this beautiful ministry of hope has touched people’s lives. It gives me great joy to serve Dial Hope as Lead Pastor.”
