Remember!

God’s word shows us how the Lord instructed the Israelites to remember things by setting aside and observing certain days and events concerning their relationship as God’s chosen people.

Moses told the people in Exodus 13:3, "Remember this day in which you went out from Egypt, from the house of slavery; for by a powerful hand the LORD brought you out from this place. And nothing leavened shall be eaten. (nasb)

Monday is Memorial Day. It is a time to remember those who have given their lives so we can appreciate the freedoms that have made this country so great. It is important that we remember and honor those who have given their all!

Allow me to mention just a few other things that are important for us to remember.

1. It is important to know and remember when you gave your life to Christ. Do you remember? The exact date isn’t so important, but you had to be there. I knelt down beside my bed one night during the first week of November, 1970. I was 9 years old. I think it was about November 5th, and I know I was baptized on November 15, 1970

I remember having talked to my parents about it. I remember getting out of bed and kneeling beside it and praying. The preacher had me to pray again later, but beside the bed is where it happened. I remember because I was there. Someday, my earthly body may forget, and thank God my salvation is not dependent upon my recall memory, but Jesus knows! He’ll say, “Father, this one is with me. He’s one of the reasons I died at Calvary.”

2. Don’t dwell on it, but we should remember the pit we were in before we were saved.

He brought me up out of the pit of destruction, out of the miry clay,

And He set my feet upon a rock making my footsteps firm. (Psalms 40:2 nasb)

3. We ought to remember where we went after salvation. Ask the question, “Did I serve Him?” 'But I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Therefore, remember from where you have fallen, and repent and do the deeds you did at first; or else I am coming to you and will remove your lampstand out of its place — unless you repent.' (Revelation 2:4-5 nasb) Repent and He will lift you up!

4. Remember to keep the vows you have promised Him and others!

Do you ride your own trail and call it ridin’ for Him? Ride for Christ, ride His trail.

What about your spouse. You promised, before God, to love, honor, and cherish. You promised to put her ahead of yourself. And others… we must pray for and go help others in need.

"…as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you; but I will instruct you in the good and right way. (1 Samuel 12:23 nasb)

5. Remember God’s truths! God sent His Son. The Son died on a cross for our sins, He went to the grave and defeated death. 'So remember what you have received and heard; and keep it, and repent. Therefore. if you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know at what hour I will come to you. Revelation 3:3 (nasb)

6. Remember His Call: Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28 nasb)

7. Remember His Charge. "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, (Matt 28:19 nasb)

8. Remember His Commandments: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.' The second is this, 'you shall love your neighbor as yourself.' (Mark 12:30-31 nasb) Remember!

Choose Jesus, choose life and let your light shine! And find a Bible believin’ church where you “fit in” and know, grow, and follow Christ! Tell others! See y’all at church and keep PRAYIN’ for HIS HARVEST! Pray for the rain! Amen