Day 77 Through The Bible

Day 77

Walking and Worshiping in Spirit and Truth: A Call to Remember the LORD

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life, forgetting what truly matters. As believers, we are called to walk in spirit and truth, worshiping God in a way that transcends mere ritual and external acts. True worship requires more than physical gestures—it calls us to remember and honor the God who brought us out of Egypt, saved us from sin, and is worthy of all our devotion.

Biblical Principle: Absolute Truth from God’s Word

In Numbers 15:37-41, God gives Moses a commandment to speak to the Israelites, telling them to make fringes on the borders of their garments. These fringes were to serve as a reminder of the commandments of the LORD. The passage reads:

"And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 38Speak unto the children of Israel, and bid them that they make them fringes in the borders of their garments throughout their generations and that they put upon the fringe of the borders a ribband of blue: 39And it shall be unto you for a fringe, that ye may look upon it, and remember all the commandments of the LORD, and do them; and that ye seek not after your own heart and your own eyes, after which ye use to go a whoring: 40That ye may remember, and do all my commandments, and be holy unto your God. 41 I am the LORD your God, which brought you out of the land of Egypt, to be your God: I am the LORD your God."

These fringes and the blue ribbon reminded the Israelites of their covenant with God. However, it’s essential to understand that these physical reminders were never meant to become objects of worship. The Israelites were not to venerate the fringes themselves; instead, they were to use them to remember God's commandments and stay faithful to Him. The point of these external symbols was to help them focus on God’s eternal truths, which are not bound by physical objects but rooted in the spirit.

God gave us these tangible reminders to remind us of Him, just as He gave us His Word to guide us to truth. True worship and walking in the Spirit require us to look beyond physical symbols and focus on the eternal truths they represent.

Practical Application: Works that Apply the Biblical Principle

While religious artifacts, symbols, and pictures can be valuable reminders of our faith, they should never become the focus of our devotion. Having a cross necklace, a picture of Jesus, or a Bible displayed in your home does not make you more spiritual. These items, in themselves, hold no intrinsic power. As the passage from Numbers indicates, the purpose of such items is to point us back to the LORD, not to serve as objects of worship.

Similarly, there’s a danger in going to extremes regarding worldly possessions. Some may suggest discarding everything worldly—your television, your internet connection, or even your favorite music—to become more spiritual. However, the Bible does not teach that material items are inherently evil. It is not the item that matters but how it affects your heart and mind.

If an item, whether a TV or a piece of jewelry, draws you away from Christ, it may need to be reconsidered. However, the real issue lies in how we use those things. The key is to have purposeful reminders to direct us to God rather than allowing them to draw us into worldly thinking. It’s not about the material object but how we relate to it.

Jude 1:4-5 cautions believers about those who turn the grace of God into licentiousness, denying God’s lordship. It’s a reminder that we must be vigilant against anything that leads us astray. The passage reads:

"For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ. 5 I will therefore put you in remembrance, though ye once knew this, how that the Lord, having saved the people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed them that believed not."

This serves as a reminder that our devotion should never be based on external objects or rituals but on a heartfelt relationship with the LORD. We are called to remember Him—our Savior and Redeemer—and walk in His ways, living in the truth He has revealed to us.

Conclusion: The Call to Remember the LORD

As we go about our daily lives, it’s important to remember that our spiritual walk isn’t defined by the religious symbols we wear or display. While these can be helpful reminders, they are not the source of our spirituality. True spirituality comes from a heart aligned with God’s truth, remembering His commandments, and seeking to live according to His Word.

So, ask yourself: What do you have on purpose that will remind you that the LORD is God? It could be a Scripture you memorize, a daily time of prayer, or a simple moment in the day when you pause and reflect on God's faithfulness. The goal isn’t to create a checklist of spiritual to-dos but to cultivate a heart that seeks to remember and honor the LORD in all things.

Let us worship in spirit and truth, always remembering that our God brought us out of the land of sin and into His marvelous light. May every tangible or spiritual reminder point us back to the eternal truths that guide us in our walk with Him.