06/06/2026
“He Remembers…For You”. A message from Pastor Jan Case
My wife and I were recently reminiscing about the nearly 55 years we have been married. That’s a lot to remember, isn’t it? That’s exactly what I said to my wife when she recalled numerous experiences over those years and then pointedly asked, “You do remember all those experiences, don’t you?” I humbly confessed that I did not remember every experience she mentioned, and then I waited for her to lower the proverbial boom on my head. But instead of becoming angry with me for my forgetfulness or thinking less of me because of my inability to recall every detail, she replied, “It’s OK if you don’t remember it all. I was there with you, and I remember enough for both of us.” How understanding and loving.
The Lord directed His people of old to remember every detail of His kindness toward them over the generations. “Remember the wonders I have done,” He pleaded. (1 Chronicles 16) Again, in the book of Exodus, He implored, “Remember My Name and my works - forevermore.” The people failed to follow God’s instructions. Their busyness, the pressures of daily life, their worries, their preoccupations with themselves, and their limited memory capacities were just a few of the realities that contributed to their forgetfulness. What failures they were.
And what about your forgetfulness and mine? We also lack the capacity to remember every wonder the Lord has worked in our lives over the years - or even this past week. To do so is impossible given our own busyness, worries, pressures of daily life…We, too, must acknowledge our forgetfulness, and “If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.” (1 John 1)
The Lord addresses our forgetfulness, shame, and guilt. But rather than berate us, punish us, or hold such forgetfulness against us, He replies, “It’s OK if you don’t remember it all. I was there with you, and I remember enough for both of us.”
Yes, He was there with you when He performed His wonders in your life, showered you with His blessings, and faithfully provided you with His care and compassion. He was there with you and thoroughly enjoyed being at your side. And, perhaps best of all, He remembers it all for you; knowing your inability to do so, accepting your inability to do so, readily forgiving your inability to do so, and continuing to love you and to make new memories with you this very day. That’s profound care, isn’t it? And rest assured, this is His boundless commitment to you this day.
Bolstered by His perpetual care and His perfect memory, we, with God’s people of all generations, proclaim, “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. He remembers us. His love endures forever.” (Psalm 136)
Rev. Case
Slidell, LA
