Reminders

 Scripture:

“You must live in temporary shelters for seven days; every native citizen in Israel must live in temporary shelters, so that your future generations may know that I made the Israelites live in temporary shelters when I brought them out from the land of Egypt. I am the Lord your God.’”” ‭‭Leviticus‬ ‭23‬:‭42‬-‭43‬ ‭NET‬‬

Observation:

God instituted this feast of shelters so the Israelites would never forget what He did for them when they came out of Egypt. It was to continue forever as a reminder to them. The entire nation had to live in tents for seven days each year as a reminder of the their 40 years in the wilderness where God provided for them and when He brought them out of Egyptian captivity. 

Application:

God often had the people of Israel make memorials, or reminders, of the things He had done for them. Usually, it was to be able to speak to the next generation and remind them about the goodness of God. Reminders are needed in our walk with God because it is easy to forget what He has done for us when we are in difficult times. Reminders increase our faith in the present. They encourage us to keep on moving forward because God will surely come through this next time like He has done in the past.

Prayer:

Father, You are incredible and I love You with all my heart. Teach me to set reminders of Your goodness in my life. Help me to never forget, in a moment of despair, where You have brought me from. Help me to walk humbly before You all the days of my life, pursuing You and Your will. Open the windows of heaven and provide all we need to extend Your kingdom.

Yours Forever,

Jeff