Draw me away! We will run after you. The king has brought me into his chambers. We will be glad and rejoice in you. We will remember your love more than wine. Song Of Solomon 1:4
Remembering something good is something that most people like to do. Thousands of pictures are kept of vacations, parties and other fun or good events that took place in people’s lives so that they can remember what had happened. No one likes to remember what went wrong, but only when everything went right, fun or well.
As one woman is talking about being drawn away by the king, the other women state that they will be glad and remember her love more than wine.
People often have many good things to remember in their life. Those things can be remembered for many years, even decades. They are cherished memories that no one wants to forget.
This becomes even more true during difficult times in life. When difficult times arise, most people think back to when times were good and want to go back to those times.
However, one set of good memories that people are often quick to forget is God’s love for them. Forgotten, during difficult times, are the good things God had done for a person, forgiveness, provision, comfort, care, compassion and more. Suddenly people judge God and get angry with Him and blame Him for what is going on negatively in their lives.
Instead of focusing on the good physical things in life, such as the wine and times of partying, believers must be willing to remember God’s great love. What God has done in His great love overrides the troubles of this world. It gives one strength to keep moving forward. It gives hope for a future that physical things will never supply.
You have many memories of your past. Some of those memories are great and some not so great. Those memories of good times are good to have but recognize where God’s hand was in those times. Take time to remember what God has done in your life, all the good things that He has done to bring you to where you are today.
Do not focus upon the problematic times of your life, but one those things God has strengthened you in and blessed you in. Focus on what God has brought you through by His great love for you.
Today I pray that you will know Jesus as your Lord and Savior; that you will know God’ great love for you; that you will remember how God has shown His love to you; and that you will put God first above the physical things of this life.
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