DAILY READING
REFLECTION
Always Remember
by Judy Webb
In the days to come, when your son asks you, “What does this mean?” say to him, “With a mighty hand the Lord brought us out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.” (v.14)
We are a forgetful breed, especially as we get older. How many times have you gone into another room only to forget what you came for? Happens all the time, doesn’t it? It concerns me until I compare notes with friends and discover this is a common occurrence. As humans, we struggle to remember birthdays and anniversaries too. But if asked where you were on 9/11 few have trouble recalling many details about that date in history.
Deuteronomy 6:7 “Impress them upon your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.”
The Scripture reading today is about remembering, specifically remembering all that God has done for us. The text is addressing the Israelite nation and reminding them about God’s work in freeing them from bondage. Not just setting them free, but putting them on the path to a Promised Land; one they could not even imagine. They are encouraged to tell the story repeatedly to their children, so that they never forget where they came from, and all God had done for them.
Likewise, this passage serves as a reminder for us to never forget where we came from, and how God rescued and redeemed our lives. This is our testimony; our own individual story of deliverance and we must never forget it. When we retell it to others, they might hear something new to them. Retelling our story of redemption and rescue could be just what that person needs to hear. Perhaps your story will inspire someone else to turn to God in their time of need.
The Jewish nation remembers by observing Passover and remembering how God saved every first-born man and animal from the final plague - death. This reminder of how God rescued His people must always be front and center. The same holds true for us today. God saved his people in Israel from the evil hands of Pharaoh by the blood of the firstborn in Egypt. God saves us by the blood of His first-born Son, Jesus. The Innocent Lamb. Never forget.
PRAYER
Lord,
Sometimes we need daily reminders of your love and faithfulness. We need to open our Bibles and review your journey to the cross in order to truly recall and believe all that you have done. Keep me close and point me to your Word when my days are rough, when I am worried or alone. Point me to Your Son, Jesus. Amen.
Good reflection today, Judy. I once was assigned to remember times when God intervened in my life. I was surprised remembering how God answered prayer. We need to remember as the Jewish people did for their children. Thanks