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b'The Bible is really repetitive. I don\\u2019t mean that it\\u2019s boring\\u2014far from it! But throughout the Old Testament, God sends people called prophets to speak to the Israelites on His behalf. And, while they did predict future events, the prophets were mostly sent to tell Israel what they already knew: follow God\\u2019s good law. The prophets would call on the Israelites to remember the Lord and all He has done for His people.\\nWhen God tells us to remember something, He doesn\\u2019t mean \\xe2\\u20ac\\u0153Store this away in a dusty compartment in your brain.\\xe2\\u20ac\\x9d Rather, He\\u2019s saying \\xe2\\u20ac\\u0153Keep this truth in front of you all the time. Tie it to your forehead. Talk to others about it. Let the reminders of My love change your life.\\xe2\\u20ac\\x9d\\nAmazingly, this is also how God remembers us! When the Bible talks about God \\xe2\\u20ac\\u0153remembering\\xe2\\u20ac\\x9d something or someone, it doesn\\u2019t mean He had forgotten about it. Rather, when God remembers, it means that He is paying special attention. And, as we see in Isaiah, God remembers us this way\\u2014we are always before Him.\\nRemembering is a purposeful action. It\\u2019s kind of like remembering that you have a doctor\\u2019s appointment\\u2014it doesn\\u2019t do much good to know you have a doctor\\u2019s appointment if you never actually go to it. In the same way, remembering the truth of who God is and what He has done for us will lead us to action.\\nSo, what exactly should we be remembering? First and foremost, we remember Jesus. When He gave communion to His disciples, Jesus said, \\xe2\\u20ac\\u0153Do this in remembrance of me.\\xe2\\u20ac\\x9d Every time we take communion, we pay special attention to Jesus\\u2019 life, death, and resurrection, and we look forward to the day of His return (Matthew 26:29). When we keep this gospel truth in front of us continually (not just during communion), it changes the way we look at everyday life. It\\u2019s a truth that never gets boring, no matter how many times you repeat it. \\u2022 Taylor Eising\\n\\u2022 Why do we need reminders about who Jesus is? What are some ways you can remind yourself and others about the amazing truth of the gospel? \\n\\u2022 How might remembering the gospel change the way you interact with others? What about the way you view responsibilities, tasks, and fun activities?\\nRepeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up. Tie them to your hands and wear them on your forehead as reminders. Deuteronomy 6:7-8 (NLT)\\n\\xa0\\nRead Verses:\\nLuke 6:31; John 15:12-15; 2 Corinthians 1:3-4; 1 Thessalonians 5:11'