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Numbers 15:37-41. The Wisdom Of The Blue Tassels

Numbers 15:37-41. The Wisdom Of The Blue Tassels

 Numbers 15:37-41              Kevin E. Jesmer   6-24-16

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God was concerned about his people having a sense of identity and at the same time he showed them some ways to avoid falling into sin. Look at verses 37-41, “37 The Lord said to Moses, 38 “Speak to the Israelites and say to them: ‘Throughout the generations to come you are to make tassels on the corners of your garments, with a blue cord on each tassel. 39 You will have these tassels to look at and so you will remember all the commands of the Lord, that you may obey them and not prostitute yourselves by chasing after the lusts of your own hearts and eyes. 40 Then you will remember to obey all my commands and will be consecrated to your God. 41 I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt to be your God. I am the Lord your God.’” (NIV)

The Israelites were to make tassels on the corners of their clothes. (38) It was to be worn on the outer garment and on each of the four corners. The tassels also helped people to avoid sinning against God in several ways. Look at verse 39-41 again, “39 You will have these tassels to look at and so you will remember all the commands of the Lord, that you may obey them and not prostitute yourselves by chasing after the lusts of your own hearts and eyes. 40 Then you will remember to obey all my commands and will be consecrated to your God. 41 I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt to be your God. I am the Lord your God.’” (NIV)

Let’s explore some ways that we can be helped through understanding what these tassels represent….

 

  1. Remember the commands of God. (39a) This requires regular Bible study. But we don’t have to rely on our own feeble efforts to remember everything. God promises to remind us of his commands. (Jer 31:31) When we are tempted God will be quick to remind of his commands, causing us to think twice about what we are about to do or face.

 

  1. Obey the commands of God. (39a) Having a desire, and engaging that desire, to obey God is a powerful way to keep our feet from going astray.

 

  1. Call it like it is, sin is sin. (39b) It is chasing after the lusts of our hearts. Being led into sin means that we are not a Bohemian adventure. No, It is sin and the devil wants us to chase after the lusts of our hearts. Why? It is an attempt to break our relationship with the Lord. We need to call a spade a spade and see things the way that the Lord sees them.

 

  1. We are consecrated to the Lord. (40b) Knowing our identity is important. By God’s grace we are his children, his holy people, set aside for a clear purpose, to serve him and bring him glory. We have a clear identity. Knowing who we are before God will help us to avoid sinning against the Lord.

 

  1. Always remember who God is. (41a) “I am the Lord Your God.” We belong to God. We are his possession. We are not our own. He was perceptually reminded of the special relationship he had with the Lord. The color blue reminded him that help came from above. How can we sin intentionally if we belong to God?
  2. Always remember God’s grace. (41) Be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

We are weak and powerless not to sin. But obviously there are ways to grow in our faith that will keep us from falling away.

 




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