Remember!

“Remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me.” (Isa. 46:9 ESV)

Forget someone's name? Misplace your car keys?

Lapses in memory happen to all of us. It seems like I’m always looking for something. I often find myself holding my car keys or the TV remote while going to get something in another room, only to absentmindedly set them down while reaching for something else. Later, when I need them, I spend frustrating minutes retracing my steps to find them.

A certain amount of absent-mindedness usually occurs when we aren’t paying close attention to the task at hand. As we get older, it also becomes more challenging to remember things.

The Bible reminds us to remember important truths and not let them slip away

“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 ESV)

“Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.” (Heb. 2:1 KJV)

Remember the works you did at first

“Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first. If not, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent.” (Rev 2:5)

God will help you remember

“But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.” (John 14:26 ESV)

Therefore

“Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come and the years draw near of which you will say, “I have no pleasure in them” (Eccles. 12:1)

“I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your wonders of old.” (Psalm 77:11)

“I remember the days of old; I meditate on all that you have done; I ponder the work of your hands.” (Psalm 143:5)

Quote

“Next time God teaches you something during a sermon or a devotional time, write it down. Give it “earnest heed” so that it doesn’t slip away.” – Rick Warren