...you are not forgotten
When Christ came, the people of God had not heard a word from the Lord in centuries. In fact, the last book of the Old Testament, Malachi, was written around 440-400 B.C. The people were longing to hear from God, waiting for Him to fulfill His promises. In such moments of waiting, it’s often tempting to think that God has forgotten us.
The songs surrounding the birth of Christ in Luke 1 echo the sentiment that God has not forgotten His people. Mary sings, “He has helped His servant Israel, In remembrance of His mercy” (Luke 1:54 NKJV). The prophet Zechariah sings, “He has been merciful to our ancestors by remembering his sacred covenant—the covenant he swore with an oath to our ancestor Abraham” (Luke 1:72–73 NLT).
God “remembered” His mercy, covenant, and promises. When the Bible says that God “remembers” … it does not merely mean something is brought to God’s attention or that He forgot something. It means to fix your attention on something and act on it. In the Christmas story, then, we see God turning His attention to His promises and acting on them to fulfill His Word. We see God, in mercy, fixing His attention on us and acting on our behalf by sending Christ to save us. So be encouraged – God has not forgotten you!Prayer: Lord, thank you that you are always mindful of me. I am too often tempted to believe you have forgotten me. Help me to see your loving hand and providential care each day. In Jesus’ name, amen.(Credit: Hope For The Heart)
💖💖💖And so, in all of the midst of it during this season with its shopping, planning, decorating and the like, let us not forget our Savior whose birth we celebrate during this time. Because after all is said and done, without Him, there would not be Christmas to celebrate.
Thanks for coming by today, Friends. Have a blessed day!
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