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Deuteronomy 19:14 ESV – “You shall not move your neighbor’s landmark, which the men of old have set.”
Landmarks in Israel like in our day, defined property and honored inheritance. Moving them was a breach of community order and trust. These boundaries were respected for generations. They symbolize the God’s guideposts that protect us. These markers maintain the integrity of our faith, honoring the wisdom of God and His direction.
Proverbs 22:28 ESV – “Do not move the ancient landmark that your fathers have set.”
Spiritual landmarks represent the truths and practices passed down. Respecting these markers preserves the continual trustworthiness of the faith. So let’s align ourselves with wisdom and traditions that guide our walk with God.
Acts 17:26 ESV – “And he made from one man every nation of mankind… having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place.”
Paul recognizes God’s sovereignty, encompassing the boundaries of the nations. God sets the limits and times for our lives so that we would pay attention to how he works among the nations. The boundaries He sets help us live within His will and purpose.
Practice: Reflect today on the boundaries in your life and their importance. How do these limits guide you and protect your faith? Spend time in prayer asking for wisdom to keep the boundaries God has provided.
Journaling: Write about a time when respecting or setting boundaries made a significant impact on your faith journey. How did these boundaries help you grow spiritually? How can you align your life with the limits God has established?
Staying in my lane,
— Glen
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