Saturday, 24th October 2026
Alex Buabeng-Korsah
TOPIC: REMEMBER WHAT MATTERS MOST
THEME SCRIPTURE: "Remember that you were slaves in Egypt, and the Lord your God brought you out." (Deuteronomy 5:15)
PREPARATORY QUESTION
- What do you rehearse most in your mind each day, and does it point you to God's rescue?
We forget a lot. Birthdays slip past. Anniversaries sneak up on us. Keys vanish. Most of these lapses are small.
But some forgetting costs us our peace.
God knows this. So he gave his people two memories to hold above all others: the Exodus, and the passion, death, and resurrection of Christ. Together they tell the whole story of salvation.
In the Exodus, God led Israel out of slavery. They did not earn it. They could not do it themselves. God acted, and they walked free.
In Christ, God did the same for us on a larger scale. He broke the power of sin and death. Jesus suffered, died, and rose again. In doing so, he showed us who God is. He also showed us who we are: people loved beyond measure.
Here is the link to peace. Anxiety grows when we forget we are free. We start to live as if we are still in Egypt, as if sin, fear, or failure has the last word. It does not. We were made for freedom and joy, not bondage.
So peace is not only a feeling to chase. It is a memory to keep. When trouble comes, go back to these two events. God has already done the hardest thing. He will not abandon you now.
Whatever else you forget today, do not forget this.
Key Takeaway
Lasting peace comes from remembering that God has already freed you through Christ.
Memory shapes how we live. Feed on godly memories, especially what God has done in your life these years, and fear loses ground.
Remain blessed.
FURTHER READING
- Exodus 14:30–31
- Psalm 77:11–12
- Luke 22:19
- 1 Corinthians 15:3–4
- Galatians 5:1
Call to Salvation: Today is your day if you have not received salvation by turning over your life to Jesus Christ. Click here to do so.
QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU MEDITATE ON THE WORD
- Where am I living as if I were still in Egypt?
- How can I recall Christ's death and resurrection daily?
- Who needs to hear how God has freed me?
PRAYER
Father, you brought your people out of slavery. You brought me out through Christ. Keep these truths fresh in my mind. When fear rises, turn my eyes to what you have done. Give me your peace, and help me walk in the freedom you won for me. In Jesus' precious name, Amen.
ONE-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Exodus 21–22; Psalm 41



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