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Monday, May 30,
2022
"Roots"
Message
summary: This Memorial Day let us "Remember
the days of old; consider the generations long past"
and consider the faithfulness of our Lord and continue to
sing of the mercies of the Lord forever. Never once did we
ever walk alone. With our mouths and with our lives let us
proclaim His faithfulness to all generations!
"Remember the days of
old; consider the generations long past" (Deuteronomy
32:7). "I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever:
with my mouth will I make known Thy faithfulness to all
generations" (Psalm 89:1). "One generation will commend
Your works to another" (Psalm 145:4).
In 1977, a year after we
married, a TV miniseries came out titled "Roots" which is
based on Alex Haley's family history. It's likely that
most in our generation saw this series as it was immensely
popular and prompted much national discussion at the time.
The story
begins in Africa where Kunta Kinte is sold into the slave
trade after being abducted from his African village, and is
then taken to the United States. Kinte and his family in
subsequent generations observe notable events in American
history, such as the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, slave
uprisings and emancipation.It is a very moving series
for many reasons but what impressed me most was the way the
oral history of the family had been carefully passed down
from generation to generation. Each generation had very
purposely passed on the family history to the next and over
200 years the story goes on and I assume still does.
In our day there is a
renewed interest in genealogy and exploring our roots. Some
in my family have pursued this and I glean from what they
have discovered through research and in some cases DNA.
However there
really wasn't much of an oral history passed on to me. My
grandpa on my mother's side was the son of a German
immigrant who came to the US in the late 1850's (as best I
can determine). I have no idea about anything before this. I
know even less about my other ancestors. I don't recall it
being passed on but then frankly maybe I didn't listen or
wasn't interested! I would be curious to hear from any who
have had an experience similar to Alex Haley and know about
their distant ancestors from a carefully passed on oral
history, especially our African readers.This is Memorial Day weekend here in the USA. Memorial Day's origin dates back to the period following our Civil War in the 1860's and is primarily a day of remembrance of those who died in that war, but later it included all the wars that have followed. In addition to observing its original intent it's also a good time to reflect on our past. Yesterday in our church we remembered Christ's death in the communion service.
Moses,
in his final message prior to his death, calls the people to
"Remember the days of old; consider the
generations long past". That is so necessary for each
generation and is increasingly lacking in this modern age
with so many living only for the now and having no interest
in the past or even holding a disdain for it.C.S. Lewis used the term
"chronological snobbery" to describe the tendency to devalue
any generation but your own. It asserts that "the thinking,
art, or science of an earlier time is inherently inferior to
that of the present, simply by virtue of its temporal
priority or the belief that since civilization has advanced
in certain areas, people of earlier periods were less
intelligent."
From creation an oral
history had been passed on from generation to generation
until the time of Moses who is the author of the Pentateuch
(first five books of the Bible). This long period
covers the time from creation and the origin of their
national identity (children of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob) to
Moses which would be several thousand years.
Moses lived about 3,500
years ago and I believe his words are still very appropriate
for the people of God today. We all need to "remember
the days of old; consider the generations long past".
Be
encouraged today, (Hebrews 3:13)
Stephen & Brooksyne Weber
Daily
prayer: Father, we are grateful
for the men and women who have given
their lives for our freedoms over the
centuries. We also give thanks for those
who have impacted our spiritual lives as
we seek to live faithfully for You; the
Biblical saints, the early church
fathers, the martyrs of the faith, the
evangelists, preachers, and teachers of
Your Holy Word, our family members and
many others who showed us the way and we
thank You for those extraordinary
believers who not only lived for You but
lived as an example of faith to those of
us who were looking on and learning
along the way. Today we reflect much
about our past, what we've gleaned along
the way and how we have influenced those
around us. Thank you for Your
faithfulness through every season of our
life and those those who preceded us.
Amen.Today's
Suggested Music and Supplemental
Resources
"Never
Once" Video Matt
Redman
Personal
note: Last Friday afternoon I had my
follow-up appointment regarding the
shoulder injury from my e-bike accident
two weeks ago. It was confirmed that I
sustained a torn rotator cuff. One option
is surgery but the doctor wants to start
with physical therapy either way. I will
see how the pain alleviates and range of
motion increases before making a decision.
It seems to be getting better day by day
but characteristic of these type of
injuries the pain intensifies at night.
Once again thanks to all who have
expressed interest and prayed.
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