I thank my God upon every remembrance of you….
Philippians 1:3
From one of the Apostle Pauls great prayers, we see how he prays for the saints in Philippi. But, my thought was remembering MY God and giving Him thanks.
Remembrance is simply a “calling to mind” an awareness of (someone or something that one has seen, known, or experienced in the past). While it may be easier to remember the painful experiences in life that impact our sense of security, we find Jeremiah’s Lamentations calling to mind the mercies and faithfulness of God to find hope.
Peter wrote in his second epistle, chapter three, verses one and two ~
This is now the second letter that I am writing to you, beloved. In both of them I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder that you should remember the predictions of the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles….
You will notice from our verse today that Paul’s remembering creates his thankfulness. Back in January 2021 we heard from the Holy Spirit to “guard thanksgiving”. Thanksgiving is lost as we “forget” all the goodness God has and is extending to us. Hosea reminds us Gods people perish when they forget.
From the greatest salvation and redemption in Jesus Christ to the daily blessings, we must call to mind all that He is and all He provides. The Psalmist wrote I would have fainted and lost heart if I had not believed I would see the goodness of God in the land of the living. Calling to mind, giving thanks, actively stirs our faith and creates a peace that passes all understanding.
Paul wrote in everything give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 and again from Ephesians 5:20 we are exhorted to be actively giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Psalm 105 is a rehearsal of Gods deliverance to the children of Israel. Written down so it would be remembered. Remembered, to be rehearsed and celebrated, for all generations. Surrounded with acknowledgment and praise, these verses are filled with the faithfulness of God.
Each of us have stories that can recount the faithfulness of God; the way he has delivered and led us to this moment in time. We are kept by His power and love. This I call to mind and have hope, He is faithful and his mercies are new today.
Our strength, our hope, our joy, our peace, His love and mercy, are all enhanced in our hearts and minds as we remember what He has said, remember who He is, remember what He has done, and in the remembering say THANK YOU.