The Power of Remembering

Sunday Rewind is a 5-day Devotional based on the weekly sermon at Resonate Community Church

April 5th Sermon, Day 3

Everything changed for the women at the tomb in a single moment: "Then they remembered his words." That was the turning point. Not new information, not a dramatic revelation, but simply remembering what Jesus had already told them. In their grief and confusion, they had forgotten his clear promise that he would rise on the third day.

Remembering God's words has transformative power. When we recall what Jesus has said about his love for us, our circumstances don't seem as overwhelming. When we remember his promises about providing for our needs, anxiety begins to fade. When we bring to mind his assurance of forgiveness, guilt loses its grip on our hearts. The challenge is that remembering requires intentionality. In our fast-paced, distraction-filled world, we need to create space to recall God's promises.

This might mean starting each day by reading Scripture, keeping verses visible in our homes, or regularly gathering with others who can remind us of God's faithfulness. The women's experience teaches us that we don't always need something new from God - sometimes we need to remember what he's already said. His words spoken long ago are still true today, still powerful, still relevant to whatever we're facing. When we remember, everything can change in an instant.

Bible Verse

On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. 2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. 5 In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? 6 He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: 7 ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’ ” 8 Then they remembered his words. - Luke 24:1-8

Reflection Question

What specific promise or word from Jesus do you need to remember and hold onto today?

Quote

The turning point in the passage we read today was in verse 8, when it said, “Then they remembered his words.” That was the turning point for them, and that’s the turning point for us.

Prayer

Father, help me to be intentional about remembering your words and promises. When I'm tempted to forget, bring your truth back to my mind and heart.