Remember, Reflect, Rest, Repeat

January 01, 2021 00:03:45
Remember, Reflect, Rest, Repeat
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Remember, Reflect, Rest, Repeat

Jan 01 2021 | 00:03:45

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Show Notes

As I read through Deuteronomy, one word continually stands out to me: “remember.” God keeps telling the Israelites to remember He rescued them from slavery. Why does God call His people to remember? To place the focus on what He has done in the past. Remembrance helps us focus on who God is. He is the God who showed Egypt all His wondersconfounding their magicians. He parted the Red Sea, and His people crossed on dry land. He showed His justice by punishing sinand His forgiveness when His people cried out to Him. He extended His astounding compassion when the Israelites complained and went astray time after time. God’s love for us is unfailing, and He showed it by sending His one and only Son to die for us when we deserved nothing; He made a way for us to have fellowship with Him, and to live eternally with Him (John 3:16). When the world around us spins into chaos, as Christians, we rest in God. But the brokenness of our world isn’t permanent. Jesus will return and make all things newfree from sin and death (Revelation 21:1-5). If you are a follower of Christ, fix your eyes on Jesus (Hebrews 12:2). Remember all He has done and continues to do for you. Reflect on the hope you have in Him. In Jesus, we find true rest from the chaos of sin and death (Matthew 11:28). So, when life happens, remember, reflect, rest, and repeat. Savannah Coleman Whether it’s the death of a loved one, the loss of a close friendship, or even a global pandemic, resting in God can seem unattainable. How is this rest possible when our hearts are beating fast, the days ahead seem bleak, or we hear others around us crying out in fear? As Christians, because of the Holy Spirit, we have all the power we need (2 Peter 1:3). Read Philippians 4:13. How can you remember you have God’s strengtheven in the midst of difficult situations? Remember all God has done for you in the past and reflect on His unchanging character. How can these truths help you remember to rest in and keep your eyes on Jesus? Remember that you were slaves in Egypt and the Lord your God redeemed you. That is why I give you this command today. Deuteronomy 15:15 (NIV)

 

Read Verses:

Deuteronomy 15:15; 24:18; Psalm 106

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