Never Forget

How can we ever forget the news accounts, the images, and the sounds of September 11, 2001? How can we ever forget the images of Flights 11 and 175 crashing into the Twin Towers, creating an impact that shook the entire world? How can we ever forget the stories of heroism and bravery that emerged from the rubble and ruin strewn across three states?

It's good to remember. It's good to pause and reflect on the goodness of God, our faith journey, His gracious provision and His faithfulness to His promises. It's also good to reflect on the power of evil, our propensity to become so easily distracted, and kingdom warfare that is going on for the hearts of people.

We need to be reminded that the days are evil and that we need to live wisely, making the most of every opportunity. (Ephesians 5:15-16) We need to be reminded that life is short and that we need to number our days. (Psalms 90:12) We need to be reminded that this world is not our home, that our real home is in heaven and that we are just passing through. (2 Corinthians 5:6-9). We need to be reminded that there are evil forces at work in the world, but that we can stand against them in the power of the Spirit. (Ephesians 6:12, 13) We need to be reminded that we are to hate evil and to cling to what is good, and that evil can be overcome with good. (Romans 12:9, 21) We need to be reminded that within our own hearts resides evil desires that need to be put to death. (Colossians 3:5) We need to remember that the love of money is the root of all evil that can sabotage our faith. (1 Timothy 6:10)

It's good to take time to pause and reflect on the past and where we've come from. It's good to reflect on the future and where we want to go. It's good to look honesty at where we are at today. And it's good to reflect on God's presence and promises that have the power to transform us into His image in the midst of an evil generation.

It's good to look back. Might we always remember. May we never forget.