Remembering

Jeanette and I had a great trip to Williamsburg this past weekend. In October we took several days off and spent some time touring the Historic Triangle area, Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown and while there we upgraded our entrance passes to last all year knowing we would be coming back. It is interesting to see how our world has changed, even the mindset of the people of that period versus our time period. It struck me odd that the actors or players in the different scenes did not fail to invoke God’s name and even His blessings on events. While amongst the crowds I could hear chuckles and phrases like “well you certainly can’t say that now-a-days” my how things change. We recently heard a series from our pastor on remembrance, remembering what God has done for us. I remember he said our past can keep us on track when we stray if we will just remember what God has done for us. Our trip this time was also to enjoy the company of many of my friends from the Virginia State Police who had retired and moved on to different stages in their lives. We had our usual memorial service to remember those of us whom had passed away during this past year and while listening to the Alumni Chaplain read from the 23rd Psalm I could see guys around me with tears swelling up in their eyes…the Holy Spirit was ministering and helping all of us remember what Jesus had done for us as he kept us safe during the many years we served. We prayed for those now serving, that they would be kept safe and would remember what good things God has done for them as well. It’s interesting to see when we get into those moments of remembrance that “political correctness” doesn’t seem to matter. Anyway, our time away was good and refreshing. This will help us as we approach the Christmas season…a time to remember what God did for us by sending His only Son to pay the penalty for our transgressions, yes, once again a time to remember. As we remember what He has done for us John 3: 16 comes to my mind…”for God so loved the world, He gave...” Lord, help us to always remember what you did for us…