20 December 2006 - Bishop Brian Tamaki - Destiny Church
I recently preached a message titled, ‘The power of remembering.’ The central theme of this message was the importance of remembering ‘important’ things. Yet it’s also something of a paradox because we can spend a lot of time remembering things we ought to forget and forgetting things we ought to remember!
Christmas has become a highly commercialised event. The ‘reason for the season’ has been lost in the hype of holidays, parties and celebrations. In fact, it’s barely acceptable to even mention ‘Jesus’ anymore. I recently heard a story where Jesus’ character was extracted from a Christmas play because other religions might be offended. Sad but true! The old war veterans have a phrase, ‘lest we forget.’ There is something in the power of ‘remembering’ that serves to anchor us in those things that really matter. If there were three things I will remember this Christmas, the first would be my family. How important it is for us parents and grandparents to celebrate family and remind our children just how very loved and special they are. Secondly, I will remember those people who in their own way have made a special contribution to my life. It’s easy to forget people who have said or done something that made all the difference in that moment. We hear and know of instances where the best of friends fall out over one situation, disregarding years of good times in exchange for bitterness. Forgiving and forgetting brings great restoration. Ultimately, I will remember God for who He is and what He has done for me. After all, it was God who sent His only Son into the world that we might have life in all its abundance. Jesus is the reason for this season. I pray that you might remember Him this Christmas.
Have a safe and merry Christmas.
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