REMEMBER THE “HINDMOST”

Sunday, November 24, 2019

REMEMBER THE “HINDMOST”

Deut 25:17-18

17 Remember what Amalek did unto thee by the way, when ye were come forth out of Egypt;

18 How he met thee by the way, and smote the hindmost of thee, even all that were feeble behind thee, when thou wast faint and weary; and he feared not God.

           Amalek, the coward, attacked the rear of Israel’s column. These were the women, children, old folks, and sick. The idea in our text is to remember the weaker in our group and provide them extra care and protection.

           Today begins Thanksgiving week and there is much to be thankful for. Celebrations are already under way but we must not forget the hindmost. These are the lonely. If you visit them they will beg you to stay past your level of comfort. They may live in one or two rooms of a large house that one was filled with family and laughter. Now it is dark and cold and dusty. Everything is at arms reach.

           Remember also those who serve while we celebrate. Hospital workers, firefighters, and police should be remembered. You can’t imagine how appreciative they are of the smallest gestures and gifts.

Ps 71:18

18 Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to come.

Dear Lord, in the midst of my celebrations, let me not forget the forgotten. AMEN