Esther
9:28 - These days should be remembered and observed in every generation by
every family, and in every province and in every city.
What special dates are on your calendar to remember?
Today happens to be my birthday (I'm probably going to regret posting that). Birthdays are special days celebrated by many people as both a day of new beginnings and a day of remembrance. Many times, birthdays give us the chance to reflect on all that has happened in a person's life and how much has changed. It is also a chance to look at our life and remember how much we have been blessed.
Other special days include: anniversaries, holidays, reunions, and special events. And for the Christian, Sundays are special days every week to remember the resurrection of our Savior.
God knew the power of days and dates for prodding our memories, so He instituted some of those in His plan---including Sabbath, Jewish festivals, Passover and Easter. Sometimes the day gets overshadowed by the celebration, but the point is to remember.
What important days do you think God wants us to celebrate? Birthdates may be important on earth, but baptism/decision date and death date might matter more in heaven. Wedding anniversary might be crucial on earth (guys---don't forget your anniversary!), but celebrating the Resurrection is likely more important in heaven. Think about the days that matter from heaven's perspective and make them days to remember on earth.
For the Jews, Esther marked the days of Purim to remember the salvation of the people --- celebrate your day of salvation from sin and remember!
What special dates are on your calendar to remember?
Today happens to be my birthday (I'm probably going to regret posting that). Birthdays are special days celebrated by many people as both a day of new beginnings and a day of remembrance. Many times, birthdays give us the chance to reflect on all that has happened in a person's life and how much has changed. It is also a chance to look at our life and remember how much we have been blessed.
Other special days include: anniversaries, holidays, reunions, and special events. And for the Christian, Sundays are special days every week to remember the resurrection of our Savior.
God knew the power of days and dates for prodding our memories, so He instituted some of those in His plan---including Sabbath, Jewish festivals, Passover and Easter. Sometimes the day gets overshadowed by the celebration, but the point is to remember.
What important days do you think God wants us to celebrate? Birthdates may be important on earth, but baptism/decision date and death date might matter more in heaven. Wedding anniversary might be crucial on earth (guys---don't forget your anniversary!), but celebrating the Resurrection is likely more important in heaven. Think about the days that matter from heaven's perspective and make them days to remember on earth.
For the Jews, Esther marked the days of Purim to remember the salvation of the people --- celebrate your day of salvation from sin and remember!
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