Remember

I call you to remember where My love has taken you. Be consistent in remembering how you arrived at this place and time. Do not forget that your hearts are united with those that have endured much and have made a way for you. Know that there has been deep prayer and intercession so that My word could be shared even in the hardest of atmospheres. You did not step into your current situation without someone else forging a starting place, building what was necessary to hold my glory and to carry My freedom. 

Remember the pioneers who had to plow their way through skepticism, doubt, derision and shame. The ones who gave up a reputation, a position and a safe future in order to lead others to a greater glory than we have ever seen. Thank the builders who gathered the people and the provisions, who had the dedication and enduring hearts that made it possible to complete what God had promised. Consider the settlers and the shepherds who created safety and consistency and allowed the fearsome to settle in and feel comforted. 

Such greatness resides, not only the Elijahs and the Davids, but also the church planters in countries where they put their lives on the line every day. The ones who relentlessly carried my Heart to the lost, who would risk everything for my name to be upheld in the darkest of situations. Their reward will not be on earth but in their place with me in paradise. Never forget that you are part of a Kingdom family all over the earth and that you advance together. 

Remember our first encounter. Remember what you promised me and what I called you to do for me. Remember how much I have loved you and kept you safe. Remember where I have taken you and what I have shown you. Be reminded also that I keep no record of wrongs. As you remember, let gratefulness swell the deposit of my love in your heart. Let it move you to action in serving others and Me with a renewed humbleness and undivided heart. 

Activation

Take time to write down a timeline of your journey with the Lord. Note the many times he has been with you through the mountaintops of life and also the valleys. This is your testimony. Refresh your mind and your spirit with a new perspective. Write it, share it with others and declare out loud His goodness and mercy.

Find out more about those in your community, church or area that have laid themselves down for the sake of the gospel. Find ways to support or practically care for them. Never get tired of doing good. Share your testimony, and make time to hear theirs. Be inspired and motivated by their faith. Allow God’s faithfulness throughout your life so far, to spur you into deeper levels of trust and faith as you step into more of what he has for you.

Deuteronomy 6:10,12-13 (AMP)

‘And when the Lord your God brings you into the land, which He swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give you, with great and goodly cities which you did not build…. Then beware lest you forget the Lord, Who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. You shall [reverently] fear the Lord your God and serve Him and swear by His name [and presence].’