remember JEsus Christ

2 Timothy 2:8-15; Psalm 25 Teach me your ways, O Lord; Mark 12:28-34

As we continue to read the 2nd letter of Paul to Timothy, we can not be but inspired by Paul's words of encouragement. He is writing to Timothy to spur him on in his ministry. He seeks to build him up and to aid him in moving forward with the task at hand, proclaiming the good news.

Today's segment begins with these words, "Remember Jesus Christ..."

think about that for a moment, "Remember Jesus Christ."

IT is sort of like the battle cry, "Remember the ALamo."

It is a charge that is meant to invoke courage. "Remember JEsus Christ."

As we go out into the world today and face all the temptations that await us, tackle all the problems lingering from yesterday, encounter new irritations and old weakness, uncover more short comings in ourselves or those we work with or live with, meet new barriers or seek to create more bridges just "remember JEsus Christ."

Here in this simple little phrase we are filled with courage and strength to put one foot in front of the other and carry that cross or crosses with a great joy in our heart, for we have Him on our side, he who is stronger than death, "Remember JEsus Christ."

This is the phrase that gave strength to the martyrs, like Charles Lwanga and his companions whose feast we celebrate today.

As Charles was being tied to the pyre and the fire was lit, on his lips you can still hear echoing forth, "Remember JEsus Christ."

The martyrs were able to resist and stand firm because they were not forgetful, rather they remembered the one good memory and there they found a place of rest, a place of hope, a place of encouragement, an encounter that led them forward in choosing life for Him in accepting death to the world.

"Remember JEsus Christ," and onward we go marching through this time and space longing for union as we "Remember JEsus Christ" who on the cross remembered us.