These two simple words also account for one of the many powerful prayers in the Bible. Remember me is a common phrase (prayer, request) among people who care for one another and even sometimes strangers. One of the best Bible stories, is the story of Hannah (1 Samuel 1:11). Being childless and dejected she committed herself to God through prayer asking for a son. She made her promise of what she would do with the child if God answered her humble prayer. Her key word in her prayer, was ‘remember me.’
Samson also used this prayer asking for justice against the Philistines who had hurt his eyes. He said, ‘O Lord, remember me, I pray thee (Judges 16:28)’ and his prayer was answered. Another key moment was the crucifixion of Jesus. One on the two thieves crucified with Jesus, looked up at him and said to him; “Remember me when you come into your kingdom.” Jesus answered him that very moment and granted this humble prayer (Luke 23:41)
Now over to you. I don’t know how many times I too have asked people to ‘remember me’ in their prayers or activities. in addition, I have friends and strangers who also have asked me to remember them. It is a good feeling to know that someone ‘remembers you.’ Every now and then getting a phone call from a long-lost friend just makes the day brighter. Do you ask the Lord to ‘remember you’? The words ‘remember me’ appear over 40 times in the Bible…let this be a hint. Ask the lord to remember you for whatsoever you need but also be ready to add, “not my will, but thy will be done.”