Remembrance

There is a theme of remembrance throughout the Bible. In Deuteronomy 4:9, God reminds us to watch ourselves closely so that we do not forget the things our eyes have seen, or let them slip from our hearts...
God knows that we are forgetful creatures. I am especially guilty of forgetfulness if I don't write myself a note of reminder. I have even written sticky notes to remind me of things, and then I forgot where I put the sticky notes!

Sometimes, people tie strings to their fingers to remember events, times, etc. God told the Jews to bind what he told them to their foreheads. Some of them took God at his Word and strapped little boxes to their foreheads. The boxes contained sections of Scripture. Though this is a little extreme, the ancient Jews had the right idea. Keep God's Word ever visible!

My faith can be shaken so easily by circumstances, but when I REMEMBER the promises of God, my faith is strengthened once again. When I am walking through the darkness and the storms, I must REMEMBER that the Lord is my light and my salvation...whom/what shall I fear? (Psalm 27:1)

I love reading the final words of Jesus as he spent time with his disciples before his death. He eloquently spoke in parables and used images that would stay with the disciples after he left this earth. Most importantly, Jesus promised the Holy Spirit who would come and REMIND them of all that he had said to them. As he ate the last supper with his disciples, Jesus said, "Do this in REMEMBRANCE of me." In other words, "DO NOT FORGET WHAT HAPPENED HERE TONIGHT. DO NOT FORGET ANYTHING THAT I HAVE SAID TO YOU." For he knew that their faith would be tested beyond anything they could imagine.

As we enter this Palm Sunday, and Holy Week, let us REMEMBER the things that Christ has said to us. Let us REMEMBER his life, his death and ultimately, his resurrection. And finally, let us REMEMBER that he promises to be with us, even to the very end of the age. Hallelujah!