What other biblical examples emphasize the importance of remembering God's faithfulness? God Commands a Written Record Numbers 33:2 sets the tone: “At the LORD’s command, Moses recorded the stages of their journey. These are the stages listed by their starting points.” The Lord Himself asks for a travel diary so that future generations can trace every campsite and remember who carried them all the way. Stones in the Jordan: Joshua 4 • Twelve stones, one for each tribe, lifted from the dry riverbed after Israel crossed on dry ground. • Joshua 4:6-7: “These stones are to be a memorial to the children of Israel forever.” • Parents could point to the pile and say, “God stopped the Jordan for us.” A visual aid that never stops preaching. The Feast of Passover: Exodus 12 • God rescued Israel from slavery; He told them never to let the story fade. • Exodus 12:14: “This day shall be to you a memorial… throughout your generations.” • Every roasted lamb, every bitter herb, every hurried bite of unleavened bread whispered, “He spared us, He delivered us.” Samuel’s Ebenezer: 1 Samuel 7 • After victory over the Philistines, Samuel plants a rock and names it Ebenezer—“stone of help.” • 1 Samuel 7:12: “Thus far the LORD has helped us.” • A single sentence captures centuries of deliverance. David’s Songs of Remembrance: Psalm 103 & 77 • Psalm 103:2: “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds.” • Psalm 77:11-12: “I will remember the works of the LORD… I will reflect on all You have done.” • When fear or depression pressed in, David battled back by rehearsing God’s résumé. The Lord’s Supper: 1 Corinthians 11 • Jesus elevates remembrance to its highest meaning. • 1 Corinthians 11:24-25: “Do this in remembrance of Me.” • Bread and cup keep the cross fresh in every generation. Practical Takeaways for Us Today • Write it down—journals echo Moses’ travel log. • Mark a spot—hang a photo, frame a verse, keep a pebble from the beach where God spoke. • Celebrate regularly—holidays and communion are God-approved memory devices. • Sing and recite—scripture songs and psalms tutor the heart to recall His faithfulness. |
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