"The Lord spoke to Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, in the tent of meeting, on the first day of the second month, in the second year after they had come out of the land of Egypt, saying,. .."
(Numbers 1:1 ESV)
If Moses had owned a Timex, I imagine that today's verse would have also included the hour and minute of the LORD's message. When the LORD spoke to Moses it was a big deal. First day, second month, second year after Egypt. The impression made was indelible and worthy of an exalted place in his memory.
How do we treat a personal word from God? A quick, "Thanks." then on to the rest of our day? Perhaps we celebrate at that moment, but what about next week? Has His word made a permanent impression on our lives?
Perhaps if we followed Moses example and recorded the dates and times when we felt a special closeness with God, we would be able to return to those moments when we needed reassurance or guidance. Maybe when we find ourselves in a spiritual drought, recalling those special times could prime the praise pump in our lives.
Philosopher George Santayana is credited with these words, "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." However, remembering God past faithfulness, deliverance, or guidance might be just what we need for today or tomorrow.
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