Genesis 40: 14
But when all goes well with you, remember me and show me kindness; mention me to Pharaoh and get me out of this prison.
Joseph calls to remainder what we do as call for remembrance when we fell trapped by life’s issues we seek cry out lord remember me for good.
A Cry for Remembrance During World War II
During World War II, a young soldier named Private James Turner found himself caught in the chaos and devastation of the war. He had enlisted in the army with a sense of duty and hope, but the horrors of battle had quickly shattered any illusions he had about glory and heroism. Stationed in Normandy, France, after the D-Day invasion, James and his comrades were constantly in danger, facing enemy fire, relentless bombardment, and the ever-present fear of death.
One evening, after a particularly harrowing firefight, James found himself alone in a foxhole, his body bruised and weary, his spirit exhausted. His thoughts turned to his family back home, the simple life he had left behind, and the uncertain future ahead. In the silence of the night, as the distant sounds of gunfire echoed in the background, James whispered a prayer, a cry from the depths of his heart: “Lord, remember me for good. Keep me safe, and bring me home to my family.”
James had always been a man of faith, but in that moment, the desperation was palpable. He had seen so many of his fellow soldiers fall, and he wondered if he would be next. The thought of not making it home haunted him, and his prayers became more urgent. “Lord, please remember me. Remember my family. Remember the life I left behind. I don’t want to die here.”
As the war raged on, James continued to pray, holding onto the hope that God would hear him. Weeks passed, and his unit moved further into Europe, facing constant danger and hardship. But despite the overwhelming odds, James found himself inexplicably spared from the worst of it. The battles were fierce, and he watched many of his friends fall, but time and again, he narrowly escaped death. It was as though a shield of protection had surrounded him, and James couldn’t help but believe that his prayers were being answered.
Finally, after months of intense fighting, the war came to an end. James was among the fortunate few who made it home, physically scarred but emotionally and spiritually stronger. When he reunited with his family, he fell to his knees in gratitude, overwhelmed by the fact that he had been spared, that God had indeed remembered him for good. He knew he had been given a second chance at life.
Years later, James would often share his story with others, telling them how he had cried out to God in the midst of war and how, in His mercy, God had heard his prayer. He would say, “I don’t know why I was spared, but I know that my prayers were answered. In the darkest of times, I called out, and God remembered me.”
James’ story is a powerful reminder that even in the midst of the most brutal circumstances, God hears the cries of His people. Just as Joseph called out for remembrance in his time of need, so too did James during the horrors of World War II. And in both cases, God’s response was one of mercy, protection, and deliverance.