Remembering

Genesis 8:1-14

God “remembered” and new action kicks in. He carries through. It doesn’t mean he forgot anything.

Olive trees don’t grow at high elevation, so when the dove came back with the olive twig, “Noah knew that the water had receded.” And yes, this is the origin of the dove and olive branch as a sign of desired peace.

We sometimes say we’re going to “remember” someone in prayer, maybe recognizing that prayer is not a futile last resort, but part of our active faithful life. Maybe these days we should all put the remembering and the olive branch together and pray for the self-isolated regime in North Korea, and for wisdom for all those dealing with them.

Making a note to keep this "remembering" in mind for Remembrance Day.

Prayer:
God, you have shown you want to be at peace with us, and for us to be at peace with one another – not just the absence of conflict, but peace in which we truly and actively remember one another, and seek the best. For Christ’s sake. Amen.