There are certain events in history that this world can never forget. The tragedies of wars, acts of terrorism, racism, the abuse of human trafficking remains in our memories because how it raises emotions in our hearts. Do you remember the first time you met your wife, your husband, your first boss who gave you a chance or even your first teacher? First encounters are essential in developing lifelong relationships. One of the most important person I have ever met, was the day I met Jesus. Sometimes, life will cause you to forget your first encounters. If we are honest with ourselves, there are times when we forget about what God said in His Word. “But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you (John 14:26).” Jesus never forgets. He will bring to your memory the things we often forget.
Hebrews 6:10 reminds us that God will never forget about us. But in reality, it is us that forget about Him. “For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.” When others have harmed you, and whenever you feel that life is tearing you down, I want you to know that God has sent His Son Jesus to set you free. Romans 8:1 say, “There is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus (NLT).” Jesus took the condemnations that we might be experiencing when He took up the cross for us. Remembering these words, allows us to close the doors of our past. It’s only through the power of His Spirit that gives us the willpower and the strength to not repeat our old habits and sinful ways.
When someone has sinned against you, let us not forget that Jesus forgave us when we were yet sinners. “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: (Eph. 2:8).” God doesn’t forget about you when you are going through difficult times. He’s got you covered like an insurance policy! I want to encourage someone today, that whatever you’re facing, God will show up in your life when you think He has forgotten about you.
When you feel alone…remember Jesus said, “I will never leave you, nor forsake you.” When you need guidance… “Trust in the Lord with all thy heart, lean not to your own understanding, in all thy ways, acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your path (Prov. 3:5-6).” When your boss doesn’t acknowledge the work that you do, “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord (1 Cor. 15:58)”. And when you need a friend, Jesus is the best friend you can ever have. “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you (John 15:13-14).”
Let us not forget what Jesus did on Calvary. HE died on the cross for the remission of our sins. At The Lord’s Supper, Luke 22:19 reminds us what Jesus did and most importantly, what He said, “And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.”
What is it that God wants you to remember?
Serving The Lord With Gladness,
Deacon Terri McFarlane
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