Today's Reading:Old Testament: Deuteronomy 17 - 19
New Testament: Acts 28
Focus Verses: Deuteronomy 17:18-20
18 When he takes the throne of his kingdom, he is to write for himself on a scroll a copy of this law, taken from that of the priests, who are Levites. 19 It is to be with him, and he is to read it all the days of his life so that he may learn to revere the LORD his God and follow carefully all the words of this law and these decrees 20 and not consider himself better than his brothers and turn from the law to the right or to the left. Then he and his descendants will reign a long time over his kingdom in Israel.
Insight:
The law of Moses anticipated the day when Israel would have a king. The king was expected to revere God and to study and follow the law of Moses. As a tool toward this end, the king was expected to write out a copy of the entire law with his own hand. This not only assured that the king would read and think about every word of the law, it also removed any excuse of ignorance. The king could not claim to be ignorant of something he had written out with his own hand.
Response and Action:
Familiarity with written scripture is an important help toward living with reverence for God and living according his commands. Taking time to memorize and write out verses of scripture can help me know what God is like, what he has commanded, and what he has promised. I will read, study, memorize, sing, and copy scripture as ways to hide God's word in my heart.
O God, how can a person keep his way pure? By living according to your word. I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands. I will make every effort to hide your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Amen.
Proverbs: 26:12
"Do you see a man wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him."
Resources:
Memorize This
by D. Mason Rutledge
