Scripture: Job 18:17
Their memory perishes from the earth, and they have no name in the street.
Thought for the Day: In the book of Job, the main character (Job) is confronted by three supposed friends who are convinced that Job’s great trouble has come upon him because of some horrible sin he committed. Now the author of the book has made it clear to the audience that even God had declared Job to be blameless and upright, yet the friends were working out of an old model—good things happen to good people, and bad things happen to bad people. In chapter 18, one of the friends gives a long list of what will happen to a person who is wicked in the ways of God. Included in this list is the idea that s/he will be completely forgotten…no memory of this individual at all. Amidst all sorts of horrible happening that are described, I find this one to be the most troubling. That is, to have your life leave no lasting impact upon the world. The good news for us is that the friends were wrong, and God does and will remember us. At the crucifixion of Jesus, one of the men being crucified alongside Jesus asked that he would be remembered in Jesus’ kingdom, and Jesus promised that he would see paradise that very day. Never let the judgmental condemn the memory of your existence, for the grace of God will remember us.
Prayer: With amazing gratitude, O God, I celebrate your eternal memory that bends toward mercy and welcome. Amen.
TODAY’S SERMON
A Resurrection Realness
Based on Philippians 3:10-12
AND DON’T FORGET
Faith, Food & Fun
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