The Light Daily Devotional – Do Not Forget
Focus: Do Not Forget
WORD FOR TODAY
A man becomes an ingrate when he forgets the goodness of God through men in his life. To remain grateful and grounded, always remember where you came from, how God set up help at critical moments, and how His grace lifted you. Forgetfulness leads to pride, but gratitude keeps you humble and compassionate!
Scriptural Reference
“And Samuel said, ‘When you were little in your own eyes, were you not head of the tribes of Israel? And did not the Lord anoint you king over Israel?’” — 1 Samuel 15:17 (NKJV)
One of the greatest errors a man can make is to forget the goodness of God and the people He used to lift him. When Saul became king, he forgot his humble beginnings and started acting contrary to God’s instructions. God had to remind him that He chose him when he was small and felt unqualified (1 Samuel 15:17). Pride and forgetfulness often go hand in hand, and they lead to downfall.
David demonstrated a heart of gratitude. Even after Jonathan had passed away, David remembered his kindness and sought out his family to bless them (2 Samuel 9:1-7). He did not use Jonathan’s absence as an excuse to forget his kindness. Instead, he extended the same mercy he had received. True gratitude is not just a feeling—it is an action.
When the grace of God matures in the lives of some people, they forget where they came from and those who helped them along the way. They become so comfortable in their new level that they disregard the struggles that once defined them. However, God does not bless us just for ourselves—He blesses us so we can be a blessing to others.
There is a silent command from the Lord to everyone who has received His mercy: “Go and do likewise.”(Luke 10:37). The goodness of God in your life is not just for your comfort—it is a lesson in kindness. Every time God raises you, He expects you to extend a helping hand to someone else. Keeping track of God’s goodness in your life helps you remain humble, grateful, and willing to bless others.
Reflect on your journey and acknowledge God’s hand at every stage. Never forget those who supported, mentored, or helped you. Just as you have received help, be willing to help others. Stay humble before God and keep a record of God’s Goodness. Journaling testimonies help you remain mindful of His faithfulness.
Question for Meditation: Are you mindful of the hands that have helped you, and are you extending the same to others?
Prayer: Lord, help me never to forget Your goodness and the people You have used to bless me. Keep me humble, grateful, and willing to show kindness to others. Let Your mercy in my life be a testimony that inspires me to do likewise. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Main Emphasis: Gratitude is the foundation of a blessed life. Keep track of God’s faithfulness, and let His blessings in your life inspire you to bless others!
Stay humble, stay grateful, and keep extending kindness!
