How easily we forget: I admit it; I simply forgot. It’s only been four years, but I forgot. I forgot so much of the joys and challenges of having a new baby around the house. I forgot how much time is spent in changing diapers. I forgot how unpredictable nights can be. I forgot how exciting each little milestone can be.
Gabriel smiling in March 2007 |
Gabriel Smiling in April 2007 |
The Lord knows that it isn’t just men who forget things, but those monumental memories fade for all of us without regular reminders and observances. I am so grateful for how the Lord gives constant reminders through His church. Early Christians of the Bible met weekly, some even daily, to be reminded of the joys and triumphs of a life in Christ. The early church even observed communion every first day of the week in an effort to keep the victory of Jesus alive. At least one group of Christians searched the Scriptures daily!
My prayer for you
to start 2014 is a prayer that you will never forget. May you never forget the love of the
Christ. May you never forget the depth
of His sacrifice. May you never forget
the greatness of our God. Please stay
plugged in through regular Communion, worship attendance, Bible studies,
offering opportunities, and service.
These are all tools given by God through the elders of our church to
help us never forget.
“Now I commend you because you
remember me in everything and maintain the traditions even as I delivered them
to you.” – 1 Cor 11:2
“Then take care lest
you forget the Lord, who brought you out of the land of
Egypt, out of the house of slavery.” – Deut 6:12
“And when he had given
thanks, he broke it, and said, “This is my body which is for you. Do this in
remembrance of me.” – 1 Cor 11:24
“Remember therefore
from where you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first.” –
Rev 2:5
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