Remember, remember

Hey y'all! Today I'm writing from the beautiful city of Stillwater, Oklahoma, where I'm visiting my amazing younger sister. So far I'm having a great time, but I didn't want to forget about this because I wanted to share some thoughts about what I've learned this week!

On Tuesday nights at Vintage, we are watching a video series on the Christian worldview called The Truth Project. You should check it out if you can, because it's really good! I've learned so much and I haven't even been able to see all of them. So there's my plug for the Truth Project.

This past Tuesday, we learned about History. In high school, I loved history (I even considered being a history teacher, but instead I decided on English teacher). I loved learning about people and how their actions somehow affected the world enough to be put into text books. But a lot of times, we forget how exciting the history of the Bible can be. There are books and books about God's people and how God moves among them. Not only are the facts more credible than any text book, but the inspiration of what God does for his people is incredible.

But the Bible is also full of God's people forgetting what God has done for them. They believe lies and are deceived, much like we are. And much like them, we have little excuse for forgetting. They had firsthand experience of God's wonders, but we have firsthand experience, as well as the written word of God!

One of the major points of the video was that we need to remember our history, or His Story, because otherwise, we're lost. We as a people have no identity, and no wisdom to address the future. Life becomes meaningless when we only think of ourselves. But when we remember our history, God's story, then there is a past that we can learn from and apply to the future.

So, remember what God has done for us for centuries. Remember the mercy. Remember the suffering and love of Christ. Remember how he brought you out of sin and gave you a new start. I was thinking about my testimony because it's my turn to share it at our Sunday night dinners. And it reminded me of how much I owe Him. It reminded me that just "doing the right thing" isn't good enough. These things we know, but we don't always remember. So remember. Remember how far God has brought you. Look back in his word to remember His story and the beauty of the God we serve.

Peace, y'all!

Sought Out Surrender