Remember when?

For a walk down nostalgia lane check out Alan Jackson’s song, Remember When, on YouTube. You can find it here.

Remember. That was the theme which weaved its way through my message yesterday.  It was Moses’ swan song and he was reminding the people of Israel not to forget all that God had done for them. It was quite a long walk down memory lane but it was necessary.  Here are his exact words: “Beware that in your plenty you do not forget the Lord your God and disobey his commands, regulations, and decrees that I am giving you today. For when you have become full and prosperous and have built fine homes to live in, and when your flocks and herds have become very large and your silver and gold have multiplied along with everything else, be careful! Do not become proud at that time and forget the Lord your God.” (Deut. 8:11-14 NLT)

Remember what and how you have been blessed and DON’T FORGET where it all came from. Those words could be said to us as well. In our arrogance and pride, we often take the attitude of “Look at what I have built. I’ve done well for myself.”  It is like the story Jesus told of the man who looked at all he had acquired and built and said, “I’m going to tear down these barns and build bigger ones. Eat, drink and be merry.” The story goes on with the words, “Fool. Tonight your soul will be required of you.”  That story is, sadly, the story of too many people. Gather. Build. Accumulate. Take credit. Forget where it all came from.

My challenge to you (and me) for this new week is to make a concerted effort to NOT forget where it all came from. Develop a grateful heart thanking God for His goodness and grace.