It wasn’t until late this afternoon that I was reminded of today being National Coffee Day. I gasped. How could I forget? Me, the person who has more coffee mugs than socks. Me, who has sipped countless cups while reading Scripture, journaling prayers, and pondering the mysteries of God. Me, who once said, “I don’t need a sanctuary, I have a coffee shop and a Bible.”
And yet—I forgot.
But as I sat there, slightly embarrassed and oddly amused, a deeper truth brewed in my heart: God never forgets.
Scripture tells us that God remembers everything—every promise, every prayer, every tear. He remembers the covenant He made with Abraham (Genesis 9:15), the cries of His people in Egypt (Exodus 2:24), and the sparrows that fall (Matthew 10:29). His memory is perfect, infinite, and intentional.
And yet, in one of the most beautiful paradoxes of grace, God chooses to forget one thing: our sins.
“For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins no more.” — Hebrews 8:12
Think about that. The God who remembers galaxies and grains of sand chooses to forget the very things that should separate us from Him. Not because He’s forgetful, but because He’s merciful.
I’ve had hundreds—maybe thousands—of cups of coffee while discussing the Bible. Some were shared with friends in deep theological debate. Others were solo, paired with quiet mornings and open Bibles. I’ve spilled coffee on devotionals, scribbled sermon notes in coffee shops, and prayed over steaming mugs during seasons of joy and sorrow. I have also taught more that a couple of bible studies with a mug in my hand, plus a podcast or two.
Each cup was a witness to a moment with God. And while I may forget which mug I used or what verse I read, God remembers. He remembers every time I turned to Him. Every whispered prayer. Every tear that fell into a latte foam.
So today, I forgot National Coffee Day. But God didn’t forget me. And He won’t forget you either.
He remembers your name. Your story. Your purpose. And if you’ve confessed your sins, He’s chosen to forget those too.
So raise your mug—whether it’s your first cup or your fifth—and toast to a God who remembers what matters and forgets what doesn’t.
Happy (belated) National Coffee Day.
And thank you, Lord, for grace... and caffeine.
Want to keep pondering? Brew another cup and read Psalm 103. It’s a perfect pairing.
<><Pastor Craig
p.s. Let us know what your perfect coffee pairing is for feasting on the Word.