Remember What He Said
Sometimes, we assume that forgetting God’s Word is harmless. We forget a verse, miss a devotional, or let a truth slip into the background of our busyness—and assume we can still function in faith. But Luke 24:1–9 shows us otherwise. These women came to the tomb expecting to find a dead Savior. But Jesus had already told them what to expect: “On the third day I will rise.” He said it plainly, repeatedly. Yet grief and fear made them forget. And that forgetfulness landed them in a graveyard instead of on a mountaintop.
Forgetfulness isn’t neutral—it’s directional. When we forget God’s Word, we don’t just stand still—we start drifting. We begin showing up in places God never told us to go, seeking things He never promised, making plans based on pain instead of promises.
That’s exactly what happened here. They brought expensive spices to an empty tomb. Their intentions were noble, but their actions were fruitless. Why? Because they forgot what He said. And isn’t that what happens to us? We forget what God said about peace—and live in constant anxiety. We forget what He said about provision—and compromise for money. We forget what He said about identity—and get caught performing for approval. We forget what He said about forgiveness—and live shackled by shame.
Luke tells us that messengers met them in the tomb and said something powerful: “Remember what He told you.” That was the pivot point. They didn’t need a new word. They just needed to recall the old one. Sometimes revival starts with remembering. You don’t need a prophetic download, a new song, or a breakthrough sermon. Sometimes all you need is to remember what God already said. Because the moment they remembered, they left the tomb. They turned around. They went back and shared the truth.
That’s what the Word does when it’s remembered—it redirects your feet and refocuses your faith. And perhaps the most important part? Jesus never rebuked them for forgetting. He simply sent someone to remind them. That’s grace.
So if you’re in a place of confusion, emptiness, or spiritual dead ends—this isn’t your final destination. But it might be your wake-up call to remember what He said. You don’t need a sign—you need your memory. You don’t need another confirmation—you need to recall the instruction. You don’t need a fresh word—you need to stand on the faithful word you already received.
When memory returns, direction changes. When the Word is remembered, dead ends turn into divine detours. So stop sitting in the graveyard of your feelings—stand on the Word He’s already spoken.
Let me ask you two hard but holy questions:
Where have you drifted simply because you forgot what God already said?
What Word from God do you need to remember and return to today?
~Pastor D.L. Williams