Bind them on your fingers, write them on the tablet of your heart. Proverbs 7:3, TLV

A String Around the Finger?     I love this passage. I actually remember my grandmother talking about tying a string around the finger to remind her to do something. Today I do a version of this with a folded-up piece of paper stapled to my purse or briefcase.

Same simple principle, just as effective. Especially since neither the string nor paper looks very cool. If I want to remove it as quickly as possible, then the task needs to be completed.

Origins of Some of Those Sayings and Traditions

Have you ever wondered where some of the other sayings we quote and traditions we practice come from? You might be surprised to learn that many of them have their origins in Jewish culture and the Bible.

From strings around fingers, to spring cleaning, to how we pray and worship, Judaism is interwoven into our daily lives.

It’s no wonder. The Jewish people were entrusted with nearly every mandate given by GOD.

Prayer, praise, and worship are steeped in Jewish tradition because they originated in the hearts of these people. Think of King David and Miriam.

Remember, the Bible we read was entrusted to the Jewish people. From Genesis to Revelation, Jewish scribes, priests, fishermen, shepherds, tax collectors, prophets, and kings were entrusted with GOD’s very words.

“Then what is the advantage of being Jewish? Or what is the benefit of circumcision? Much in every way. First of all, they were entrusted with the sayings of God.” Romans 3:1-2, TLV

And then, there are the advances in technology, agriculture, medicine, and so much more.

We owe so much to the people GOD set apart to Himself thousands of years ago. (Leviticus 20:24,26)

Today’s proverb recommends tying that little string around the finger as a reminder of GOD’s precepts. So, as you’re remembering, I hope we’ll also remember His Jewish people, too.

Think More About It

What are things you want to remember?

Until tomorrow, may we remember GOD’s people in gratitude, my friends.

If I forget you, O Jerusalem, let my right-hand wither.

May my tongue cling to the roof of my mouth if I cease to remember you,

if I do not set Jerusalem above my chief joy. Psalm 137:5-6, TLV

Holding Jerusalem and what she stands for in our prayers is so important. May we remember and pray. God bless you.