Heaven Shall Remember Me

HEAVEN SHALL REMEMBER ME

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Esther 6:1-10

Supporting Texts: Malachi 3:16, Genesis 8:1, Psalm 106:4, Isaiah 49:15-16, Luke 1:5-25

INTRODUCTION:

There are moments in life when it feels like your efforts, prayers, and sacrifices have gone unnoticed. You may be labouring faithfully, praying earnestly, and walking uprightly, yet nothing seems to shift. It is in such seasons that divine remembrance becomes crucial.

Heaven’s remembrance is not simply mental recall, it is an intentional act of God to intervene in your situation. When God remembers a person, protocols are broken, favour is released, and stories are rewritten. Divine remembrance is often a turning point that transitions people from obscurity to honour.

In Esther 6, we see how Mordecai, who had done a good deed but remained unrewarded, was remembered in a divine moment of favour. God caused the king’s sleep to be disturbed so that Mordecai could be honoured. Likewise, when heaven remembers you, no earthly system can stop your lifting.

1. GOD NEVER FORGETS THE RIGHTEOUS

Even when men forget your good deeds, God keeps records.

a) God Records Every Righteous Act (Malachi 3:16)

A book of remembrance is kept in heaven for those who fear Him.

b) Delay is Not Denial (Habakkuk 2:3)

Even if your reward tarries, it will surely come in God's time.

c) God’s Memory is Redemptive (Genesis 8:1)

God remembered Noah and turned judgment into mercy and new beginnings.

d) The Cry of the Righteous is Heard (Psalm 34:15)

The Lord watches over the righteous and hears their cry.

Biblical Example: God remembered Rachel and opened her womb (Genesis 30:22).

2. HEAVEN’S REMEMBRANCE INTERRUPTS EARTH’S ROUTINE

When God remembers you, natural order is suspended for your sake.

a) Divine Remembrance Causes Restlessness in High Places (Esther 6:1)

The king could not sleep because it was Mordecai’s day of lifting.

b) God Commands Honour Through Unlikely People (Esther 6:6–10)

Even Haman, the enemy, was used to honour Mordecai.

c) Your Season of Reward Will Locate You (Galatians 6:9)

If you don’t give up, your due season of remembrance will come.

d) No Effort is Wasted in God’s Kingdom (1 Corinthians 15:58)

Your labour in the Lord is never in vain.

Biblical Example: Pharaoh’s butler finally remembered Joseph at the appointed time (Genesis 41:9-14).

3. GOD REMEMBERS COVENANT PEOPLE

Divine remembrance is often tied to covenant faithfulness.

a) God is Faithful to His Promises (Isaiah 49:15–16)

Even if a mother forgets, God cannot forget His covenant child.

b) Remembrance Activates Divine Visitation (Luke 1:13)

Zachariah’s prayer was remembered, and John was born.

c) God’s Covenant Secures Future Generations (Genesis 9:15-16)

He remembers His promises to a thousand generations.

d) When God Remembers, the Impossible Becomes Possible (Luke 1:36-37)

Elizabeth’s barrenness was broken because of divine remembrance.

Biblical Example: God remembered His covenant with Abraham and delivered Israel (Exodus 2:24).

4. POSITION YOURSELF FOR DIVINE REMEMBRANCE

There are certain attitudes and actions that invite God’s remembrance.

a) Walk in the Fear of the Lord (Psalm 112:1-6)

God delights in those who honour Him and keeps their memory.

b) Be Faithful in Service Even When Unnoticed (Colossians 3:23-24)

Do your work unto the Lord, not for human praise.

c) Be Persistent in Prayer (Luke 18:7-8)

Those who cry out to God day and night will be remembered.

d) Sow Righteous Seeds (Ecclesiastes 11:6)

Your seed will speak for you in your day of divine visitation.

Biblical Example: Cornelius’ alms and prayers came up as a memorial before God (Acts 10:1-4).

CONCLUSION:

Heaven’s remembrance is your key to divine turnaround. No good deed, faithful prayer, or act of obedience is ever wasted in the eyes of God. Just like Mordecai, your time of honour is coming. You will not be forgotten; your name will be called at the gates of promotion and honour.

The God who remembered Noah, Rachel, and Mordecai is still in the business of remembering His people. When heaven remembers you, the story changes, and long-awaited blessings manifest suddenly. Expect divine interruption and elevation because heaven shall remember you!

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Lord, let my name be remembered for honour and lifting.

2. Father, disturb the sleep of those who hold my reward.

3. O God, remember every seed I have sown and every prayer I have made.

4. Let every delay in my reward be broken in Jesus’ name.

5. Father, position me for divine remembrance and favour.