Never forget

When the residents of Jabesh-gilead heard what the Philistines had done to Saul, all their brave men set out, journeyed all night, and retrieved the body of Saul and the bodies of his sons… (1 Samuel 31:11-12)

I suppose it’s easy to forget who the residents of Jabesh-gilead were and why they risked their lives to retrieve the bodies of Saul and his sons.

But back in chapter 11, the first act of Saul was to organize the rescue of their city. They never forgot that.

In the same way, I never want to forget what Jesus did for me, always serving him from a heart of gratitude.

I was reading Psalm 86 this morning, and it really resonated with me after reading this story.

I will praise you with all my heart, Lord my God,
and will honor your name forever.

For your faithful love for me is great,
and you rescue my life from the depths of Sheol. (Psalm 86:12-13)