Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in him. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress where I will not be shaken. Psalm 62:5-6
Easter is a time to remember. We remember what Jesus did for us on the cross. We remember and celebrate His awesome resurrection from the dead. We remember we are forgiven and set free. We remember the promise of eternal life.
On the evening Jesus was arrested for claiming to be the Son of God, He had dinner with His disciples. It was the holiday known as Passover, and they shared a special meal together. At one point Jesus took bread and broke it into pieces. He gave them some and said, "Eat this and remember me."
We remember the sacrifice Jesus made and how He didn't stay dead. We know the next part of the story. But when Jesus spoke these words about "remembering" to His disciples, all of that hadn't happened yet. So I wonder, what did Jesus want them to remember?
Think back over the last year or two of your life. What do you remember? What stands out in your mind of times you've spent with your family and friends? What special events have happened? What do you remember about school, church, and activities you've enjoyed? What difficult things have you faced, and what do you remember about those moments? How has Jesus made Himself known to you, taught you, guided you, rescued you...?
The disciples of Jesus had spent three years with Him, and I'm sure they had a lot of memories. Jesus wanted them to think about the past because it would help them with what they were about to face. Their leader was going to be arrested, tried unfairly, beaten, crucified, and buried. But He doesn't focus on that and tell them to run and hide, or even to protect Him; He says, "Remember."
Remember the miracles. Remember My power over death. Remember what I have taught you. Remember to love. Remember...
As you celebrate Easter, what do you need to remember about Jesus? Or maybe I should ask, how much do you actually know about Jesus? More than anything He wants you to know Him. He wants you to know how much He loves you. He wants you to know you are forgiven. He wants you to remember you are never alone because He has promised to never leave you.
Faith is all about remembering. It starts with knowing who you are putting your faith in. It grows with remembering all the things that made you believe. And it carries you through the good times and the hard times.
Perhaps today you need to remember how much you are blessed, how much Jesus has done for you, and His promises to always care for you. Perhaps you need to remember He is near and you can call to Him if you are in need of help, forgiveness, or hope.
Trust in him at all times. Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge. Psalm 62:8
Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
On the evening Jesus was arrested for claiming to be the Son of God, He had dinner with His disciples. It was the holiday known as Passover, and they shared a special meal together. At one point Jesus took bread and broke it into pieces. He gave them some and said, "Eat this and remember me."
We remember the sacrifice Jesus made and how He didn't stay dead. We know the next part of the story. But when Jesus spoke these words about "remembering" to His disciples, all of that hadn't happened yet. So I wonder, what did Jesus want them to remember?
Think back over the last year or two of your life. What do you remember? What stands out in your mind of times you've spent with your family and friends? What special events have happened? What do you remember about school, church, and activities you've enjoyed? What difficult things have you faced, and what do you remember about those moments? How has Jesus made Himself known to you, taught you, guided you, rescued you...?
The disciples of Jesus had spent three years with Him, and I'm sure they had a lot of memories. Jesus wanted them to think about the past because it would help them with what they were about to face. Their leader was going to be arrested, tried unfairly, beaten, crucified, and buried. But He doesn't focus on that and tell them to run and hide, or even to protect Him; He says, "Remember."
Remember the miracles. Remember My power over death. Remember what I have taught you. Remember to love. Remember...
As you celebrate Easter, what do you need to remember about Jesus? Or maybe I should ask, how much do you actually know about Jesus? More than anything He wants you to know Him. He wants you to know how much He loves you. He wants you to know you are forgiven. He wants you to remember you are never alone because He has promised to never leave you.
Faith is all about remembering. It starts with knowing who you are putting your faith in. It grows with remembering all the things that made you believe. And it carries you through the good times and the hard times.
Perhaps today you need to remember how much you are blessed, how much Jesus has done for you, and His promises to always care for you. Perhaps you need to remember He is near and you can call to Him if you are in need of help, forgiveness, or hope.
Trust in him at all times. Pour out your heart to him, for God is our refuge. Psalm 62:8
Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2007 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
