Just Reminding You
John14:26, “But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.”
Morning friends! I trust that today found you waking to another beautiful day and that you gave God your first conversation, thanking Him for every moment that will be coming today! Have you ever asked God to help you remember things; chores, appointments, dates, etc.? Do you find that writing a list of daily duties or routines helps you remember? Or do you ask your spouse, family, friends, co-workers to remind you of things? Sometimes it is good to have others help you do that and then you find that they may not remember either! As many say, “it takes a village”, to keep our lives running smoothly! Throughout the Bible God has had to keep reminding His people of His presence, His promises, of His love just to give us strength in our faithfulness. Through His Holy Spirit, through His scriptures, through seeing His creation and our surroundings, God has to constantly remind us of just why we are here. Jesus taught constantly that the Holy Spirit would help believers to remember His promises, His words; especially when we start easing away from Him. His promise of never leaving or forsaking us proves genuine love that offers protection, guidance and a future with Him. We as humans, naturally will be forgetful of God’s promises and His goodness; with that being said, He will send intentional reminders, though sometimes small, to help maintain our faith. Other believers will also help to remind you that trusting in God can be the best reminder! Many wonders are contained in this world to remind us who our creator and sustainer is; like the stars in the sky, the sun rising, the beauty of birth, the precious receipt of salvation. Everything around you should remind you that we are His creation, His children; that everything we have or that exist around us is proof He is God! So, maybe the next time someone reminds you of something, don’t take it as an insult to your memory, but as God sending a little reminder through someone else! Smile, look up, say thank you to God, then show gratitude to that person so they can feel good too! In all things show joy, and understanding; prove that you recognize that God, through even the smallest of details, is just reminding you!
Scriptures:
Read: Philippians 4:13, II Peter 1:12-13, John 14:26, Deuteronomy 8:18, Lamentations 3:22-23, Psalm 77:11, II Timothy 2:8, Hebrews 13:2-3, I John 3:1, Colossians 3:2, Isaiah 43:1, Psalm 34:17-20, Titus 3:5, Philippians 4:19, I Corinthians 6:19-20, II Timothy 2:19, Acts 20:35
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, we come today thanking you for all that you have created, all that you provide, for everything that shows how you remind us of you and your love. Father, thank you for those that are a part of our being reminded. Please, Father, continue to show us your presence within and without that we too can remind others of who you are and what you provide. Amen.