A Thought For The Week Of February 4

Moses said to the Israelites, "Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up." (Deuteronomy 11:18-19) I found myself thinking about this verse today after conducting a funeral and hearing truly one of the most moving and well prepared eulogies I've ever heard. Eulogies are about memories, of course. And that's what Moses was telling the Israelites. He wanted them to remember what he had taught them about God - about God's will, God's love and God's providence. Centuries later, Jesus would himself live out God's love on a cross, and before it happened he would invite his disciples to commemorate the last meal he woud eat with his disciples, telling them to "remember me" as they did. Memories are strong and powerful. As much as the Israelites and as much as the original disciples of Jesus, we who follow God today need to "remember." We need to remember the glorious things God has done for us. Often we forget. God's love and God's goodness are such integral parts of our lives that we begin to take them for granted, and eventually we don't think of them at all. Don't let that happen in your life. Remember all that God has done - and be thankful! Have a great week!