Never Forget The Darkness You Were Saved From

There’s something about time that makes us forget. The farther we get from a moment, the more the details start to blur. Think about an old photo tucked away in a drawer—at one point, that moment was vivid, alive, full of emotion. But over time, it fades.

The same can happen with our salvation.

When you first encountered Jesus—when you truly realized what he had done for you—it changed everything. You saw the weight of your sin, the depth of his love, and the overwhelming grace that pulled you out of darkness. The gratitude was real, the passion was fresh, and your faith felt unshakable.

But now? Maybe it’s been months, years, or even decades since that moment. Life keeps moving, routines take over, and if you’re not careful, that fire you once had can start to dim. It’s not that you don’t love Jesus anymore—it’s just that you’ve grown used to being saved.

It happens to all of us.

But scripture calls us to remember.

Romans 5:8 says, "But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us."

Before Jesus, you were lost. No matter how good you thought you were, sin ruled your life. You were spiritually dead, separated from God, and headed for destruction. But God—rich in mercy, full of love—stepped in. He didn’t wait for you to clean yourself up or prove yourself worthy. While you were still a sinner, Christ died for you.

That’s not something to take lightly. That’s not something to forget.

Faith Was Never Meant to Be Lukewarm

Jesus didn’t save you so you could settle into a comfortable Christian routine. He didn’t call you out of darkness so you could just coast through life, showing up to church, saying the right things, and blending in. He called you to live fully alive in him—to walk in purpose, to burn with passion, to never let the fire of your faith go out.

And yet, so many of us fall into the trap of lukewarm faith.

Jesus had strong words for those who grow spiritually complacent.

Revelation 3:16 says, "So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth."

That’s a shocking statement. Jesus isn’t talking to atheists or people who openly reject him—he’s talking to believers who have grown comfortable, those who know the truth but have stopped living like it matters.

Lukewarm faith looks like this:

- You still believe, but you’ve lost the urgency to share the gospel.

- You still pray, but only when you need something.

- You still worship, but it feels more like routine than reverence.

- You still read the Bible, but it doesn’t stir your heart like it used to.

It’s subtle, but it’s dangerous.

Because when you start to forget what you’ve been saved from, you start to drift back toward the very things you were rescued from.

A Spiritual Checkpoint: Where Did You Come From?

Take a moment to think back.

Where were you before Christ changed your life?

What kind of person were you? What thoughts consumed your mind? What sins had a hold on you? What did your future look like?

If you had stayed on that path—if Jesus hadn’t intervened—where would you be today?

That’s a sobering thought.

The enemy wants you to forget. He wants you to lose sight of the miracle that took place in your life. Because if he can get you to forget, he can get you to settle.

But when you remember—when you truly grasp the depth of what Jesus did for you—it reignites something inside of you. Gratitude floods your heart. Passion returns to your spirit. You stop treating your salvation like old news and start living like someone who has been rescued.

Keeping the Fire Alive

So, how do you keep your faith from growing cold? How do you make sure you never forget?

Here are a few ways to fan the flame.

• Revisit Your Testimony Like an Old Journal Entry

Write it down. Speak it out loud. Share it with others. Your story is powerful—not just for those who hear it, but for your own soul. Every time you tell it, you remind yourself of the darkness you were pulled from.

• Get Around People Who Ignite Your Faith

Faith is contagious. If you spend time with people who are on fire for Jesus, it will stir something in you. Find a community that challenges you to go deeper, to worship harder, to live bolder.

• Go Back to the Moment You Fell in Love With Jesus

In Revelation 2:4, Jesus tells the church in Ephesus, "But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first."

If you feel distant from God, go back. Remember what it was like when you first encountered him. Pray with passion. Worship with abandon. Read scripture like your life depends on it—because it does.

• Take a Bold Step Out of Your Comfort Zone

Nothing kills complacency like taking risks for God. Share your faith with someone. Serve in a ministry. Go on a mission trip. Do something that forces you to rely on him in a fresh way.

• Let Worship Be Your Weapon Against Spiritual Apathy

Gratitude is the key to keeping your heart alive. Worship isn’t just about singing—it’s about remembering. When you actively thank God for his mercy, when you make it a habit to declare his goodness, it keeps your heart tender.

A Prayer for Rekindled Passion

If you’re feeling distant from God, if you’ve grown lukewarm in your faith, don’t stay there. Let today be a turning point. Let’s pray together.

Father, forgive me for ever taking your grace for granted. I don’t want to forget what you saved me from. I don’t want to live with a lukewarm heart. Stir up a fresh fire in me. Fill me with a passion that never fades, a gratitude that never grows old. Let my life be a testimony to your mercy, and may my faith inspire those around me. In Jesus’ name, amen.

May you never forget where you came from. May you never stop praising the one who made you new.

And may you never lose the fire that first ignited your heart.