Whenever Christians around the world take the Lord’s Supper, they’re honoring Jesus’ instructions, “Do this in remembrance of Me” (Luke 22.19). In this feast we consciously remember that Jesus gave body and blood for us. However, remembering the Lord and his death should be a daily habit, not just an occasional one.
Paul, writing to Timothy to encourage him in his labors, said, “Remember Jesus Christ, risen from the dead, descendant of David, according to my gospel…” (2 Timothy 2.8). That wasn’t a reference to communion; it was a reminder of the power of Jesus’ death and resurrection to shape Timothy’s life and ministry.
Clement of Alexandria (an early Christian apologist, AD 150-215) said that the apostle Peter and his wife were executed by Nero on the same day. She was executed first, and as she was being led away, Peter called out her name and encouraged her, saying, “Remember the Lord” (Stromata, VII.11).
How different would your day be if you remembered the Lord in each and every moment?
- Remember the Lord when someone insults you.
- Remember the Lord when someone ignores you.
- Remember the Lord when someone angers you.
- Remember the Lord when someone assails a family member.
- Remember the Lord when you’re sick.
- Remember the Lord when you’re struggling at work or school.
- Remember the Lord when you’re in the middle of a severe temptation.
- Remember the Lord when things are going well.
- Remember the Lord when you are blessed.
In other words, remember the Lord always.
What a powerful weapon we’ve been given! The mere memory of Christ Jesus can encourage us, strengthen us, help us, and protect us.
All we have to do is remember the Lord.