Recall What God Remembers

…Thus says the LORD, “I remember you, the kindness of your youth…” (Jeremiah 2: 2) Have you ever noticed that we tend to remember what we should forget, and forget what we should remember? Well here are some questions and thoughts from the pen of Oswald Chambers (My Utmost For His Highest) that are worth our consideration today:

“1. Am I as spontaneously kind to God as I used to be, or am I only expecting God to be kind to me?

2 . Does everything in my life fill His heart with gladness, or do I constantly complain because things don’t seem to be going my way? A person who has forgotten what God treasures will not be filled with joy. It is wonderful to remember that Jesus Christ has needs which we can meet— “Give Me a drink” (John 4: 7).

3. How much kindness have I shown Him in the past week?

4. Has my life been a good reflection on His reputation? God is saying to His people, “You are not in love with Me now, but I remember a time when you were.” He says, “I remember . . . the love of your betrothal . . .” (Jeremiah 2: 2).

5. Am I as filled to overflowing with love for Jesus Christ as I was in the beginning, when I went out of my way to prove my devotion to Him?

6. Does He ever find me pondering the time when I cared only for Him?

7. Is that where I am now, or have I chosen man’s wisdom over true love for Him?

8. Am I so in love with Him that I take no thought for where He might lead me?

9. Or am I watching to see how much respect I get as I measure how much service I should give Him?

As I recall what God remembers about me, I may also begin to realize that He is not what He used to be to me. When this happens, I should allow the shame and humiliation it creates in my life, because it will bring godly sorrow, and “godly sorrow produces repentance . . .” (2 Corinthians 7: 10).” Take some time to work through these questions today. Recall today what GOD remembers. Dr. Bill Welte is President/CEO of America’s Keswick

Keswick, America’s  (2012-12-13). Real Victory for Real Life Volume 2 (Kindle Locations 5638-5665).  . Kindle Edition.

Daily Bible Reading: Ezekiel 18-20

Think About This: The worst thing thou has to fear is the treachery of thine own heart. —C.H. Spurgeon

This Week’s Verse to Memorize: Be sober, be vigilant; becauseyour adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.  Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. 1 Peter 5:8-9