Monday, May 28, 2018

JOHN Good Morning! I’m John Branning the Lead Pastor of Central United Methodist Church. Memorial Day is set aside to remember those who have fallen in our nation’s wars. For most, this day will pass and most of us will be so caught up in picnics, family gatherings, or outdoor projects that we won’t even give much thought to the real meaning of the day. That’s too bad, because remembering does many things it brings us back to the reality of what actually happened. It also encourages us to see the dedication of those who fought and died. Remembering stirs within us a sense of gratitude and appreciation, and it strengthens our resolve to do our part in serving God, our country, and others. Throughout the Bible, God’s people are instructed to stop and recall what He did for them. Psalm 105 is a song of remembrance of God’s goodness to His beloved ones. It traces His direction, provision, and protection through their history and the lives of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, and Moses. As followers of Jesus, we should always use the power of our memories to remember the goodness of God.