Zec 10:9 “I will sow them among the peoples, and they shall remember Me in far countries; They shall live, together with their children, and they shall return.
One of the occurring themes in the Bible is that the children of Israel were reminded to remember all of the great things that the LORD did through miracles, signs, and wonders giving them the victory!
This is important because God wanted his people to remember, that He delivered them from bondage, and protected them in the midst of danger, famine or the sword.
In the Ten Commandments the LORD told the people of God:
Exo 20:1 And God spoke all these words, saying:
Exo 20:2 “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
Exo 20:3 “You shall have no other gods before Me.
God reminded them that it was He that delivered them out of bondage, and that he was the one true God. They were not to forget this great miraculous deliverance from the LORD!
In Leviticus, the LORD told them: Lev 25:38 I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, to give you the land of Canaan and to be your God.
The LORD reminded them again that he brought them out of Egypt, and would give them the Promised land!
In the book of Zechariah the LORD says:
Zec 10:8 I will whistle for them and gather them, For I will redeem them; And they shall increase as they once increased.
Zec 10:9 “I will sow them among the peoples, and they shall remember Me in far countries; They shall live, together with their children, And they shall return.
As we see, the LORD wanted the people of God to remember who they were, who He was, and what he delivered them from, because he would not forget them. This is very important, because although we live in a different time and dispensation, we must remember who we are, and that it was only God that delivered us, protected us and saved us!
This is why we must never forget our history and what God has done for us. No matter who you are or what you have been through. Always remember that God is the one who causes us to triumph!
The Apostle Paul said in 2 Cor 2:14, “Now thanks be unto God, which always causes us to triumph in Christ, and makes manifest the savor of his knowledge by us in every place. “
Even in this time of celebrating Black History month, we remember and recognize the sacrifices and contributions of those that came before us, and paved the way for freedoms!
Someone once asked, “Why do we need a Black History celebration?” Because it causes us to remember what God has done, and we remember people who sacrificed their lives for freedoms that we enjoy today!
During this time, there is a nationwide discourse on African American studies, where there are many articles, discussions, debate and feedback on it. Regardless of the content, the important thing to remember is that Black History is a part of American History.
So, we remember, and share the contributions of Black History which are essential to American history, because Black history in America is a very important part of the American experience, and that part of history should never be minimized.
There are so many historical events that cover a wide range of history to include slavery, abolishment of slavery, Jim Crow, Civil rights movement and the many contributions of Black Americans in American history.
As we remember, we must never forget the wonderful grace that God has bestowed upon us, and what he has done in our lives!
We remember the tragic and painful events of the past, and the triumphs of the present, which are the ingredients of success for victory tomorrow!
Someone once said, ““Those who forget history are condemned to repeat it.” George Santayana
We must never forget our history and always remember the precious promises of God, for they are yes and amen. Because God will never forget his people according to scripture which says:
Zec 10:6 “I will strengthen the house of Judah, And I will save the house of Joseph. I will bring them back, because I have mercy on them. They shall be as though I had not cast them aside; For I am the LORD their God, And I will hear them.
Zec 10:7 Those of Ephraim shall be like a mighty man, and their heart shall rejoice as if with wine. Yes, their children shall see it and be glad; Their heart shall rejoice in the LORD.
Zec 10:8 I will whistle for them and gather them, For I will redeem them; And they shall increase as they once increased.
Zec 10:9 “I will sow them among the peoples, and they shall remember Me in far countries; They shall live, together with their children, and they shall return.
Zec 10:10 I will also bring them back from the land of Egypt, and gather them from Assyria. I will bring them into the land of Gilead and Lebanon, until no more room is found for them.
Always remember, God is the one who delivers, and we must always remember!
God bless, Pastor Quinn