Forgotten anything lately?
He was a widower and she a widow. They had known each other for a number of years being high school classmates and having attended class reunions in the last 20 years without fail. This 55th anniversary of their class, the widower and the widow made a foursome with two other singles. They had a wonderful evening, their spirits high, the widower throwing admiring glances across the table. The widow smiling coyly back at him.
Finally, he picked up courage to ask her, “Will you marry me?” After about six-seconds of careful consideration, she answered, “Yes, yes I will!”
The evening ended on a happy note for the widower. But the next morning he was troubled. Did she say “Yes” or did she say ”No”? He couldn’t remember. Try as he would, he just could not recall. He went over the conversation of the previous evening, but his mind was blank. He remembered asking the question but for the life of him could not recall her response. With fear and trepidation he picked up the phone and called her.
First, he explained that he couldn’t remember as well as he used to. Then he reviewed the past evening. As he gained a little more courage, he then inquired of her: “When I asked if you would marry me, did you say “Yes” or did you say “No”? Why you silly man I said, “Yes. Yes I will’, and I meant it with all my heart.” The widower was delighted. He felt his heart skip a beat. Then she continued. “And I am so glad you called because I couldn't remember who asked me!”
We have gadgets aplenty to aid us in the “remembering department”. And, yet, we still forget stuff don’t we? It so very…human.
Have you had one of those days – weeks! – recently when you wondered if your faith battles, service, the things you do in the nooks and crannies of daily life are remembered by the Almighty? A passing thought can evolve into a full-blown trip down “discouragement lane.”
Hebrews 6:9-12 says, “God is not unjust so as to forget your work and the love which you have shown toward His name, in having ministered and in still ministering to the saints.”
That's good news isn’t it!
We need that reminder everyday. And, the great thing about it is it’s true! God sees us. He remembers His promises toward us. He takes notice of what we do in His honor everyday. Scripture gives us this assurance.
O Lord, thank you for being near us and aware of what we do for your purposes. We need this encouragement. When the Enemy comes against our minds and presses our hearts with thoughts of insignificance and meaninglessness may your word rise up against such thoughts and renew our resolve to serve you with strength and joy. Amen.
Randy Daugherty
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