When God "remembers".

Gen 8:1 "But God remembered Noah...."

This past week I have actually started back into studying my favorite guy, Moses, again. I don't know why I am so drawn to him, but I am. I find so many hidden truths in his journey that intrigue my soul like nothing else.

Frequently in my house, I will hear these words........."Remember when she hit me!" or "Remember you said......" or "Remember, It's MY TURN."

It's hard not to remember things when we have a constant reminder in our faces such as little girly's making their way in this big world!

Well, as I was reading one part this morning it said something to the sorts of "God remembered his covenant..." and I stopped for a moment and thought, "My God......He doesn't forget things...what is this all about?"

Looking to my foot-notes and to my commentary, I was lead to Genesis 8:1.

But first, I looked up the word remember on dictionary.com and this is what it gave me:

1.to recall to the mind by an act or effort of memory; think of again: I'll try to remember the exact date.


2.to retain in the memory; keep in mind; remain aware of: Remember your appointment with the dentist.


3.to have (something) come into the mind again: I just remembered that it's your birthday today.

4.to bear (a person) in mind as deserving a gift, reward, or fee: The company always remembers us at Christmas.

5.to give a tip, donation, or gift to: to remember the needy.


6.to mention (a person) to another as sending kindly greetings: Remember me to your family.


7.(of an appliance, computer, etc.) to perform (a programmed activity) at a later time or according to a preset schedule: The coffeepot remembers to start the coffee at 7 a.m. every day

These definitions is exactly how I would think of the word "remember".

But, God, who doesn't think, act or even "define" like us.......actually has a greater definition of this word. One that I want to impound in my soul forever!

My foot-notes in my bible gave this precious thought:

"To remember in the bible is not merely to recall to mind; it is to express concern for someone, to act with loving care for him,. When God remembers his people, he does so 'with favor'."

That is powerful!

That is not God just "giving us thought"!

We waste to much time "remembering" the bad. Remembering the past. Remembering those who have hurt us. Remembering our mistakes. Remembering our failures. Remembering the things that cannot be changed.

As I think about the way God remembers me, it's a sweet thought. Not only does God never forget........He never stops caring, He never stops being concerned for our "well-being".

We........are always on His mind.

So whether God is remembering us by telling us "no", "wait" or "yes"...we can hold onto the promises that God does not forget and not only does He NOT FORGET........"He remembers."

I desperately want to look at other's the same way. Not "remembering" who they've been or what they've done......but with love, concern and hope for God to find favor in their lives.

WOW, what would this world look like if we all started "remembering" people like this!!