There’s a time to hold on to keepsakes, maybe from a loved one, a special friend, or family member. There’s definitely a time to keep important and impactful memorabilia. There’s a time to keep promises, a time to keep calm, and a time to keep sober.
Years ago, I kept a promise to my 4th graders in New York, before moving to Puerto Rico. I promised to return for their HS graduation in 8 years if they kept in touch and stayed in school. Eight years later, I flew to NY to see them! We were both excited and happy to see each other!
Keep God’s word!
“My son, keep my words and store up my commands within you. Keep my commands and you will live; guard my teachings as the apple of your eye. Bind them on your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart” (Proverbs 7:1-4).
In other words, take it with you everywhere, and honor and obey it.
He wants us to keep it as a treasure, and very near our heart (Psalms 119:11). He also wants us to keep vigilant of Satan’s strategies because he roams like a roaring lion (1 Peter 5:8) seeking someone to devour. Keep Away!
Keep your heart pure: “Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God” (Matthew 5:8).
What are you keeping? Keep God deep in your heart!
God Bless!
Sam