“The Lord Remembers Us”
“The Lord remembers us and will bless us.” — Psalm 115:12
Dear Friends,
Greetings in the precious name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
A few years ago, an elderly lady living alone in Yorkshire received a surprise visit from a young man. He introduced himself as the son of a soldier who had once been stationed in her village during the Second World War. “My father often spoke of you,” he said softly. “He told us that during those dark days, you gave him a loaf of bread when he had nothing. He never forgot your kindness.” With tears in her eyes, the woman whispered, “I never thought anyone would remember.”
There is something profoundly comforting about being remembered. In a world that often forgets quickly, remembrance is an act of love — a way of saying, “Your life mattered.” It’s the same message we find in Psalm 115:12: “The Lord remembers us and will bless us.” This promise assures us that even when we feel unseen or forgotten, God never forgets His people. His remembrance is not passive — it moves Him to act, to bless, to guide, and to uphold us.
Throughout Scripture, the word “remember” carries deep meaning. When God “remembered” Noah, the flood began to recede (Genesis 8:1). When He “remembered” Rachel, she conceived and gave birth to Joseph (Genesis 30:22). When He “remembered” His covenant, Israel was delivered from slavery (Exodus 2:24). In every instance, God’s remembrance brought renewal and hope.
This month, as we observe All Saints’ Day, All Souls’ Day, and Remembrance Sunday, we are invited to remember — to look back with gratitude and forward with faith. We remember the saints of God, those whose faith shaped the Church and whose lives continue to inspire us. They are the great cloud of witnesses who remind us to run our race with perseverance, keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus.
We also remember our own ancestors and beloved ones who have finished their earthly journey and now rest in God’s eternal presence. Their prayers, faith, and love have become part of the foundation on which we stand today. Just as God remembered them, so too does He remember us — holding every generation in His faithful care.
In the quiet of remembrance, we may feel both sorrow and gratitude. Yet even in grief, we are comforted by the assurance that God’s memory is perfect — He forgets our sins, but never forgets His people. In His mercy, our loved ones are not lost, only gone before us, held safely in His everlasting arms.
As we enter this month of remembrance — of saints, soldiers, family, and friends — may we be renewed in our trust that God remembers us always. His faithfulness stretches across generations. And as we remember those who have shaped our journey, may their courage and devotion inspire us to live faithfully, love deeply, and serve generously.
So let us remember — with gratitude, with hope, and with faith — that the Lord who remembered His people in every age still remembers us today.
May this promise strengthen us as we walk into a new month:
“The Lord remembers us and will bless us.”
May God bless you all.
In Christ’s love,
Revd. Prasad Vasanthakumar
Minister, London Tamil Christian Congregation