Outer Reminders - Inner Promptings

Numbers 15.37-41

Israel belonged to God. However they were continually reminded of Who God was, what He did for them and how they were to live. Nearly the entire book of Deuteronomy is devoted to that.

God takes all kinds of measures to remind us of Himself and His Word. Creation itself Psalm 19.1 The heavens declare the glory of God, the skies proclaim the work of his Hands.

Today His spirit works in our hearts through God's Word and through inner promptings. That is why Psalm 95.7-11 is quoted in Hebrews 3.7-10.

These blue tassels were signs that they were under the government of Heaven- the sky being blue. They were to serve the LORD as a kingdom of priests.

Interesting the flag of the United States of America and the flag of Israel contain the color blue and for similar reasons.
The Israeli flag is the blue star of David with blue stripes depicting a dark blue sky.
The flag of the United States is red, white and blue.
The Continental Congress in 1776 passed the flag act which stated: White signifies purity, Red-hardness and valor and blue-vigilance, perseverance and justice.
A book published by the House of Representatives stated, concerning our flag, "The star is symbol of the heavens and the Divine Goal to which man has aspired."

The basic design of the Jewish prayer shawl is white with blue stripes.
White= light, honesty, innocence, wisdom, confidence and peace.
Blue= loyalty, trust, intelligence, faith, truth and heaven

So these blue tassels on the clothing of the Israelites were to cause them to remember.

Today,

1. The Holy Spirit Warns Us. Hebrews 10.19-25
The mark of God's ownership is His Spirit. He has (Ephesians 4.30) sealed us for the Day of Redemption with the Holy Spirit.
Hebrews 3.7-8
I Timothy 4.1 The Spirit clearly says that in the latter times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons.

As we read the Word of God we are warned and reminded over and over again.

2. The Holy Spirit Reminds Us of God's Law and His Word. John 16.12-15
He will guide you into all truth.
He will not speak on His own.
He will take what is Mine and make it known to you.

When the Israelites looked down on their garments or they looked at the garments of others their thoughts would be turned toward heaven, the LORD and His Word. vs.39-40
When believers look into His Word we see our need of Christ's blood continually cleansing us from all sin.
When we ask God to search us, His Spirit shines His light into our hearts.

3. We Need to Remember All God Has Done. Deuteronomy 6.10-12
be careful that you do not forget the LORD. They got their homes, food, water, satisfaction
Numbers 15.41 I am the LORD your God, Who brought you out of Egypt to be your God.
*A deliverance from bitterness
*A deliverance worked out by God so that they could serve Him and others.
We have a perpetual spiritual reminder in the LORD's Supper.

God knows easy it is for us to forget. He reminds us so we will not sin. It is very natural for us to forget.
Psalm 103.1-5, v.2 Praise the LORD, O my soul and forget not all His benefits.

May the LORD awaken your heart this morning. May there be an inner prompting to give thanks, to remember all He has done.

May you think about all He has done is saving you. Think about where you might be if it were not for Christ in your life.

Think about what He has saved you for- yes to be forgiven and to be with Him in heaven but also to serve Him with your whole heart as long as you live.