What role does recalling "His miracles" play in strengthening our faith today? Opening Scripture “I will remember the works of the LORD; yes, I will remember Your wonders of old.” — Psalm 77:11 Why Memory Matters • Remembering is a command, not a suggestion (Psalm 105:5; Deuteronomy 7:18–19). • God ties remembrance to covenant loyalty; forgetfulness leads to drift (Judges 8:34). • Remembrance shifts focus from present problems to proven power (Exodus 14:13; Psalm 77:12–14). • Every recalled miracle is fresh evidence that “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). Faith Fortified by Past Works • Miracles reveal God’s character—His power, compassion, and faithfulness—giving concrete reasons to trust Him now. • They set a precedent: what He has done becomes what He can do again (Malachi 3:6). • They silence fear: Israel’s Red Sea deliverance fueled courage for later battles (Joshua 2:9–11). • They ignite worship, which in turn strengthens faith (Psalm 103:1–5). A Treasury of Miracles to Rehearse • Creation spoken into existence (Genesis 1). • The floodwaters restrained and the ark preserved (Genesis 8). • The Red Sea parted (Exodus 14). • Manna provided daily for forty years (Exodus 16). • Jordan River halted and memorial stones raised (Joshua 3–4). • Walls of Jericho collapsed (Joshua 6). • Elijah’s fire-consumed altar (1 Kings 18). • Daniel rescued from lions (Daniel 6). • Virgin birth, healings, and authority over nature shown by Jesus (Matthew 1; 8; 14). • The cross and the empty tomb—God’s greatest miracle securing eternal life (John 20:30–31). • Pentecost’s outpouring (Acts 2). • Ongoing answers to prayer in believers’ lives (James 5:16–18). Practical Ways to Keep the Miracles in View • Read and reread biblical accounts aloud; let Scripture shape mental playlists. • Journal personal testimonies; date and detail God’s interventions. • Tell the next generation—family devotions, casual conversations, milestone celebrations (Psalm 78:4–7). • Mark anniversaries of God’s deliverances as spiritual “Ebenezers” (1 Samuel 7:12). • Sing hymns and songs that recount divine acts (Colossians 3:16). • Memorize key miracle verses to recall in trials (Psalm 77:11–14). Today’s Assurance Recollection is not nostalgia; it is spiritual realism. When we intentionally call to mind God’s mighty deeds, doubt loses footing, hope rises, and obedience becomes natural. Yesterday’s miracles stand as living proof that the Lord who acted then is actively present now—ready to meet today’s needs and to glorify Himself once more. |
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