Scripture Reflection by Sang Sur on Genesis 40:23 posted November 9, 2003 - Prayer Tents
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Forgetfulness.
I recall in the movie Sphere, the three protagonists realized they were manifesting their feared thoughts—and the way they can get out of it is through something humans are able to do—forget.
As humans, we certainly fail short because of our inability to remember everything.
It's like our marriage vows where we commit to love someone til death do us apart—but in midst of strife, we forget we owe our partners our lives.
It's like friendship—where we are to stick to one another, be loyal, support, encourage—but in midst of busyness, we forget the world consists of people other than ourselves.
It's like our relationship with God—at revivals, we commit and dedicate to give up our lives for Him—then as we go along, we forget.
This same story is repeated throughout the Old Testament, and as we know—we also fall.
But thanks be to God, that even despite our failures, we are forgiven and accepted at His sight. Let us remember what He has done for us, and that He now resides in us. Let us commune with our Maker, as was His original intent in creating us from the beginning.
23Pharaoh’s chief cup-bearer, however, forgot all about Joseph, never giving him another thought.
Genesis 40:23 (NLT)
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