One of the phrases we often hear around September 11 is “Never forget.” Never forget that our nation is vulnerable. Never forget the lives lost in tragedy. Never forget the heroes who gave their lives trying to save others. We say, “Never forget,” because we know how easily people forget.
And the same is true of our spiritual lives.
In Ezekiel 16:43, God confronts his people over their unfaithfulness. At the heart of their rebellion was a failure to remember what God had done for them. They had forgotten their history with God, his faithfulness to them, and the grace he had shown them.
They had a case of spiritual amnesia.
And this wasn't the first time.
In Exodus, God miraculously parts the Red Sea to deliver his people from slavery in Egypt. Yet, before long, they are questioning whether he can provide food in the wilderness.
In Joshua 6, God brings down the walls of Jericho and gives his people a remarkable victory. But by the very next chapter, they are disobeying him.
Again and again, God's people forget. They experience his faithfulness, but they struggle to trust him when the next challenge comes.
If we're honest, we can do the same thing.
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “God, I know you've done so much for me in the past. But what have you done for me lately?”
We can become so consumed by today's difficulties that we lose sight of yesterday's faithfulness. We focus on what God hasn't done, what he hasn't provided, or what he hasn't changed, while overlooking the countless ways he has already shown us his goodness.
That's why remembering matters.
Remembering God's faithfulness isn't simply an exercise in nostalgia. It's a way of strengthening our faith in the present. The God who sustained us yesterday has not changed today. The God who carried us through past trials is still worthy of our trust in the trials we face now.
And our forgetfulness is not a small thing. In Ezekiel 16, we see that Israel's failure to remember grieved God's heart. Their spiritual amnesia was part of a deeper unfaithfulness toward the One who had loved them.
So let's cultivate the habit of remembering.
Remember answered prayers. Remember the people God has used to encourage you. Remember the seasons when he provided what you needed, sustained you through suffering, or brought you back when you had wandered.
And above all, remember the gospel: that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8).
When today's circumstances make God's goodness difficult to see, look back at what he has done. Let his past faithfulness strengthen your present faith.
We remember because we forget. And we remember what God has done so that we can trust him with what lies ahead.
MBC's Bible Engagement Plan
MBC’s Bible Engagement Plan: Isaiah – From Ruin to Redemption
As a church community, our desire is to move from hearing God’s Word to living it out daily. This Bible Engagement Plan is designed to help us walk through Isaiah together in a weekly rhythm that deepens our understanding while also cultivating habits of daily reading and reflection.
- LISTEN TO THE SUNDAY SERMON
Each week begins with the Pastor’s Sunday sermon on a passage from Isaiah and includes
- Pastor’s Outline: A guide to follow along and take notes. We also suggest picking up the Isaiah scripture journal from the Welcome Center.
- Discussion Questions: Provided to encourage reflection and conversation in small groups, families, or personal study. If you are not already part of a small group, consider joining one this Fall: Click here to explore one of MBC’s small groups
- READ AND REFLECT ON THE WEEKLY PLAN
Monday through Saturday, follow the suggested reading plan outlined in the Saturday eNews Bulletin. As you read and reflect on your passage each day, ask these two guiding questions and jot down your thoughts in your Isaiah journal.
- What does this passage reveal about God—His character, His purposes, or His promises?
- How should I respond in light of what I’ve read—through trust, obedience, repentance, or worship?
- MEMORIZE THE WEEKLY KEY VERSE
Every week, one key verse from the sermon will be highlighted for memory. You are invited to use the free Bible Memory app and join the “Millington Baptist Church” Bible memorization group: Click here to join
- READ AND REFLECT ON THE PASTOR’S DEVOTIONAL BLOG
Each Wednesday, one of our pastors will share a devotional expanding on the sermon theme helping to connect Isaiah’s message to everyday life.
Why This Rhythm Matters
- Immersion: This plan helps you engage learning in multiple ways—hearing, reading, memorizing, and reflecting—so you gain a richer understanding of Isaiah’s message.
- Transformation in Community: Discussion questions and shared readings create space for us to learn together and nurture application of the biblical principles into our daily lives.
Questions or comments?
Contact Amy Huber, Director of Discipleship and Connections:
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