Have you ever played those memory games where you cover over ten objects with a tea towel and then try and remember what was there?  I was always rubbish at those – I like looking ahead, my memory is shocking.

But memory is a great gift – as humans we are able to remember, to think on, and to celebrate what has been. Again and again, in the Old Testament, God commands Moses to establish festivals to celebrate great things he’s done for his people.  What does that tell you?  (1) God likes a party – he likes a chance for everyone to celebrate, rejoice, praise him, and to share exciting stories (2) What has happened in our past is important not just for that time, but also for the future.  God is passionate about making sure that when he does great things with us we remember them, because he knows how bad our memories can be.