Many years ago, when we got married, we had the wedding ceremony and evening reception videoed; recently we watched the video again. 

It was amazing how many details we had forgotten even though we had often talked about the wedding over the years.

Throughout the Bible God tells people to do things so that future generations will remember important events. He instituted the Passover meal to remind the Israelites of their release from Egypt. Offering sacrifices reminded the Hebrew people of their sins and the forgiveness that they could have.

Jesus commanded his disciples to remember his death and sacrifice by observing the Last Supper. The early disciples celebrated this meal regularly. No doubt they focused on how the events affected their lives and recalled the words Jesus had spoken while he was with them.

How important it is that, in addition to remembering the everyday events of our lives, we also take time to remember and tell others what God has done for us.

Prayer: Dear God of past, present and future, we thank you for all that you have done for us, and we ask that you help us always to remember your goodness and love. Amen