“Then the Lord said to me, “Write my answer plainly on tablets, so that a runner can carry the correct message to others. This vision is for a future time. It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled. If it seems slow in coming, wait patiently, for it will surely take place. It will not be delayed.”
Habakkuk 2:2-3 NLT
I am often surprised to observe that in the church a lot of believers merely listen to sermons, many don’t write down key points either for future reference or to be reminded of what they heard and put them into practice. For me as a teacher, trainer, coach and a pastor, it is highly discouraging! Why is writing down key points in any occasion, not only in church gatherings, important? Why for instance do lawyers write down contracts and agreements and go to the extent of getting them notorized? Why? This is the focus of my post this morning. . . .
From a biblical perspective, writing things down is important for several key reasons:
1. Preserving God’s Instructions
• In Exodus 17:14, God commands Moses: “Write this as a memorial in a book and recite it in the ears of Joshua.”
• This shows that writing serves as a way to preserve God’s words and instructions for future generations.
2. Recording God’s Promises and Faithfulness
• In Habakkuk 2:2, God tells the prophet: “Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it.”
• Writing helps ensure that God’s vision and promises are clear and accessible to those who need guidance.
3. Aiding Remembrance and Teaching
• Deuteronomy 6:6-9 instructs the Israelites to write God’s commandments on their hearts, doorposts, and gates so they wouldn’t forget His laws.
• Writing down biblical principles helps individuals and families stay anchored in truth.
4. Providing Testimony for Future Generations
• Many Psalms and historical books of the Bible serve as written records of God’s faithfulness.
• Psalm 102:18 says, “Let this be written for a future generation, that a people not yet created may praise the Lord.”
• Written records serve as testimonies for future believers.
5. Clarifying and Strengthening Understanding
• Writing helps us process and internalize spiritual truths. • Luke 1:3-4 tells how Luke wrote his Gospel “so that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught.”
• Documenting revelations, teachings, and experiences strengthens personal faith and provides clarity.
6. Encouraging and Strengthening Others
• Paul’s letters (Epistles) were written to instruct, correct, and encourage the early church.
• Romans 15:4 says, “For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.”
7. Keeping a Record of God’s Personal Guidance
• Many people in the Bible wrote down what God revealed to them personally.
• Jeremiah 30:2: “Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel: Write in a book all the words that I have spoken to you.”
• Journaling or recording personal spiritual insights helps believers track their journey with God.
8. Legal and Covenantal Purposes
• The Ten Commandments were written on stone tablets (Exodus 31:18) as a permanent legal covenant.
• In the New Testament, Christ’s sacrifice establishes a new covenant, and the written Word (Scripture) testifies to it.
Conclusion
Writing is a biblical practice that preserves truth, strengthens faith, and provides guidance. Whether recording visions, testimonies, or personal reflections, writing helps believers stay aligned with God’s will and pass on His truth to future generations.
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