04/27/2026
A Short Word
From the Pastor's Desk
'Remember Who Brought You Through'
Deuteronomy 6:12 (NIV)
‘Be careful that you do not forget the LORD, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.’
There is a quiet danger that often follows seasons of blessing, survival, or even simple daily routine. The danger of forgetting. Not forgetting in a careless sense, but a slow fading of awareness about just how much God has carried us, sustained us, and delivered us.
Deuteronomy 6:12 is not a suggestion; it is a warning. It says ‘Beware’ or ‘Be careful’. Those words carry a sense of urgency. They remind us that forgetting God is not just possible, it is likely, if we are not intentional. Life has a way of crowding our minds with worries about tomorrow, responsibilities of today, and reflections on yesterday. And in the noise of it all, gratitude can grow quiet.
But the truth remains: if it had not been for God on our side, where would we be?
When we look back over our lives – the doors that opened unexpectedly, the strength we had when we should have collapsed, the provision that showed up right on time – we begin to see a pattern. God has been present in every chapter, even the ones we didn’t fully understand at the time.
In uncertain times like today, when the future can feel unstable and the world seems unpredictable, the temptation is to focus on what we don’t know. Yet this scripture calls us to anchor ourselves in what we do know. That God is faithful, and He has already brought us through.
Israel was warned not to forget after they entered a place of promise. Why? Because comfort can dull memory. But adversity can do the same by overwhelming us with fear. Whether in abundance or uncertainty, the call is the same – remember.
Remember that the same God who brought you out is the same God who will carry you forward.
When anxiety whispers, ‘What will happen next?’, let your spirit respond, ‘God has never failed me yet.’ When the future feels unclear, let your memory become your testimony. Rehearse the goodness of God. Speak it. Write it. Hold on to it.
Gratitude is not just a feeling – it is a discipline. It keeps our hearts aligned and our perspective grounded. It reminds us that we are not navigating life alone.
So today, pause and reflect. Think about where you could have been – but aren’t. Consider the things that could have broken you – but didn’t. Recognize the unseen hands that guided, protected, and sustained you.
And let that remembrance produce confidence, not just comfort. Because if God has been with you through everything behind you, He will surely be with you in everything ahead of you.
Father God, keep my heart from forgetting. In every season, whether uncertain or secure, help me remember Your faithfulness. Remind me daily that it was You who brought me through, and it will be You who leads me forward.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.
