Deuteronomy 11:18-25 – The effect of memorizing and keeping God’s Word

Deducing from what God said to the Israelites in Deuteronomy 11:18-25,  we can tell being obedient is a very important key to sustain victory in our Christian walk. God had been telling the Israelites to be obedient to His commandments. By actively obeying His words they would grow to love Him devotedly and serve Him dedicatedly. How could they obey God’s Word unless they were accustomed to them? In Deuteronomy 11:18-25, we will see how one can make God central in one’s life, as well as the life of one’s children. When God’s Word takes root in one’s life, victory and protection will be the assured outcome.  

An important step to obedience is to know what God is saying. For that to happen, one must store up the Word of God in one’s heart and soul and keep them constantly in view. The call of God here in verse 18 is for one to lay His words on the heart and soul, to bind them as a sign upon one’s hand and as frontlets between one’s eyes. How could anyone do this? By Scriptural memory. It is a call to constantly rehearse the Word of God, musing over it and keeping it ever before us. Besides the Word of God must be perpetuated. It must be diligently, constantly, and consistently taught to one’s children. Parents must seize every given opportunity to instruct the Word of God to their children. The Word of God must be manifestly present in every aspect of their lives as well as that of their children.

Verses 22-24 describe the certain effect that would take place when the Word of God took root in the life of every individual, their family members as well as the whole community. When the Word of God became central in the life of the community, victory would be secured. They would be enabled to conquer the enemies, enlarge their territory, and secure their possession. There would be no ground that they would not be able to conquer. Their commanding presence would be felt in the promised land, and no one would be able to stand against them.  

Here in these verses, God is again calling for obedience to His Word. The importance of memorizing and keeping God’s Word is underscored for us here. If we are to experience constant victory in our walk, obedience to God’s Word is vital. We must exercise obedience diligently, heartily, and constantly. It’s a sure way to victory in life!