[The Mayor]

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March 6, 2009

You Are Not Forgotten

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READ: Hebrews 11:24-40

God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have showed toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints. —Hebrews 6:10

When Britain’s oldest man turned 111, vintage aircraft did a flyover, and the Band of the Royal Marines played “Happy Birthday.” According to the Daily Mirror, Henry Allingham was amazed by all of the attention. Until 6 years earlier, he had for 86 years kept secret the horrific memories of what happened in the trenches of World War I. Only when tracked down by the World War I Veteran’s Association did this old man, who had been shelled, bombed, and shot, receive honor for what he had endured in behalf of his country.

The story of the Bible gives us parallels to Henry’s story. The Scriptures show that those who fight the battles of God often end up wounded, imprisoned, and even killed as a result of their service.

The cynic might observe such lives and conclude with a sigh that no good deed goes unpunished. But the author of Hebrews sees a bigger picture. He reminds us that everything and anything we have done in faith and love will one day be honored by God (6:10).

Are you discouraged today? Do you feel insignificant? Do you feel forgotten after trying to serve God? Be assured that God will not forget anything you have done in your service to Him or others.

Does the place you’re called to labor
Seem so small and little known?
It is great if God is in it,
And He’ll not forget His own. —Suffield

God remembers the good we forget.

Bible in One Year: Deuteronomy 1-2; Mark 10:1-31

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Morning The Mayor
Starting the day right reading, The Daily Bread
Thank You!

Enjoy Your Weekend!

[WayzataJOHNN]

Its Your Turn

A soft sweet breeze blows over a still landscape dark
and a tattered battered flag, valiantly struggles to lift
men with bleary tired eyes, check their guns and shift
looking out over a landscape once familiar, now so stark

They stand for freedom of hearth, and faith, and life
willing to give it all, to keep the precious gift so fair
courage common in common hearts, they in faith swear
and stand to hold back the ravages of others strife

Patriots seek freedom, and honor, when duty calls
they seek it for family, and friends there at their side
they've paid the price time and again, making evil hide
do you, like them, have the courage, even if you fall

[jaycee]

Thank you for the lovely Daily Bread, Mr. Mayor! I liked reading that "God remembers the good we forget."

[JustAmy]

"The cynic might observe such lives and conclude with a sigh that no good deed goes unpunished. But the author of Hebrews sees a bigger picture. He reminds us that everything and anything we have done in faith and love will one day be honored by God (6:10).

God remembers the good we forget.

Good morning, Rus. Thank you for bringing us the Word.

Hope you are having a warm day and are looking forward to a Blessed Weekend.