Remember

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Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:10-12 (NIV)

When the Lord your God brings you into the land he swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, to give you—a land with large, flourishing cities you did not build, houses filled with all kinds of good things you did not provide, wells you did not dig, and vineyards and olive groves you did not plant—then when you eat and are satisfied, be careful that you do not forget the Lord, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery.

Devotion:

These verses capture a moment of anticipation for Israel. They were on the edge of a land filled with abundance—cities they did not build, wells they did not dig, vineyards and olive trees they did not plant. Everything ahead of them was a gift, a fulfillment of promises made long before they were born. Yet God knew the human heart well enough to warn them: prosperity can make people forget the One who provided it.

The danger God names is subtle. Forgetting the Lord does not usually happen through rebellion or dramatic rejection. It happens quietly, gradually, as comfort replaces dependence and blessings overshadow the Giver. When life becomes full, the heart can become distracted. When needs are met, prayer can grow faint. When blessings multiply, gratitude can fade. God’s warning is not harsh; it is deeply loving. He knows how easily His people drift when life feels secure.

This passage calls us to remember that every good thing in our lives is a gift of grace. The homes we live in, the relationships we cherish, the work we do, the provisions we enjoy—none of these are earned in full by our own strength. They are signs of God’s kindness, reminders of His faithfulness, and invitations to trust Him more deeply. Forgetting the Lord is not merely a lapse of memory; it is a loss of perspective. It is living as though we are self-sufficient when, in truth, we depend on Him for every breath.

God’s call to “take care” is a call to intentional remembrance. It is choosing to cultivate gratitude, to rehearse His faithfulness, to acknowledge His hand in both the ordinary and the extraordinary. It is keeping our hearts anchored in the truth that the God who brought us this far is the same God who sustains us today.

Prayer:

            Father, help us always to remember you. In times of need, and especially in times of plenty. Your word in these verses tells us what we know in our hearts. When we are well off and everything seems to be going well, we forget you. Help us avoid this trap and remain faithful to you at all times. May we remain humble in every way, no matter our circumstances. In Jesus name we pray, Amen. 

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