Today’s scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-2
Remember.
Throughout the Bible, God’s people are encouraged to remember. How God guided
Abraham and named him the father of His own people. How, even through
incredible adversity, Joseph was the key to saving countless people. How the
Israelites were saved from slavery, walked through the Red Sea on dry land, and
were fed each day.
Remember.
We too are encouraged to remember. “Do this in remembrance of me,” Jesus said
as He broke bread with His disciples (Luke 22:19). “He is not here, but
He is risen! Remember how He spoke to you …” (Luke 24:6). We must “…
remember the words of the Lord Jesus …” (Acts 20:35).
Remember.
Paul exhorted his readers, then and now: “Remember that Jesus Christ, of the seed of David, was raised from
the dead …” (2 Timothy 2:8). And we’re told to “… remember the words which were spoken
before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ …” (Jude 1:17, NKJV).
Remember.
The only way to remember God’s commandments, His encouragements, His provision,
is to spend time—quality time—in His word. And the best way to remember His
blessings in your own life is to write things down. Journal. Have a blessings
notebook. Keep a calendar where you can jot down what God has taught you or
done for you.
And remember how much God loves you.
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Tuesday, November 08, 2016
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Go Back to the Source (2 Peter 1:12)
Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them, and have been established in the truth which is present with you.
(2 Peter 1:12, NASB)
Had any “senior moments” lately? That’s what my mother-in-law used to call those moments when you can’t remember a very familiar name or why you walked from the kitchen to the living room. I get them all the time.
Even though I know something, I can sometimes forget. Sometimes I need a reminder—or two or three.
Sometimes we need reminders of why we believe what we believe or how we know what we know. And that’s why it’s so important to spend time in God’s word and time with His people. When we focus on God and His word, we’re able to speak of our faith more easily. We’re ready with a logical answer for our beliefs.
Peter continues to remind us of what we already know. And we can do the same with our brothers and sisters. We can remind them of what they already know and help them to grow in faith. They can do the same for us.
So when you have a senior moment, when you can’t remember a verse or a biblical principle, go back to the source. Let God’s word jog your memory. Let other believers help remind you of what you already know to be true.
(2 Peter 1:12, NASB)
Had any “senior moments” lately? That’s what my mother-in-law used to call those moments when you can’t remember a very familiar name or why you walked from the kitchen to the living room. I get them all the time.
Even though I know something, I can sometimes forget. Sometimes I need a reminder—or two or three.
Sometimes we need reminders of why we believe what we believe or how we know what we know. And that’s why it’s so important to spend time in God’s word and time with His people. When we focus on God and His word, we’re able to speak of our faith more easily. We’re ready with a logical answer for our beliefs.
Peter continues to remind us of what we already know. And we can do the same with our brothers and sisters. We can remind them of what they already know and help them to grow in faith. They can do the same for us.
So when you have a senior moment, when you can’t remember a verse or a biblical principle, go back to the source. Let God’s word jog your memory. Let other believers help remind you of what you already know to be true.
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