How does recognizing God's past works strengthen our faith now? Opening the Scene: Psalm 78:12 “ He worked wonders before their fathers in the land of Egypt, in the region of Zoan.” Why Remembering Matters • Scripture ties faith to memory. What God did yesterday fuels confidence for today. • Psalm 78 recounts Israel’s story so the next generation “would place their confidence in God” (v. 7). • Forgetting leads to unbelief; remembering breeds steadfast trust. Tracing God’s Track Record 1. Egypt’s liberation (Psalm 78:12–13; Exodus 14:13–31) – Impossible odds, parted sea, rescued people. 2. Wilderness provision (Psalm 78:15–16; Exodus 16–17) – Water from rock, daily manna, quail on demand. 3. Conquest of Canaan (Psalm 78:54–55; Joshua 21:43–45) – Every promise came to pass “not one word failed.” Personal Application: How Yesterday’s Wonders Fortify Today’s Faith • Proof of His Power – If He split seas, today’s obstacles are small. • Evidence of His Character – Repeated rescue reveals steadfast love (Lamentations 3:22–23). • Foundation for Prayer – “I will remember the works of the LORD” leads to confident petitions (Psalm 77:11–14). • Antidote to Fear – “Do not be afraid… the LORD your God who brought you out of Egypt will also fight for you” (Deuteronomy 7:18–19). Linking Old Acts to Present Promises • Hebrews 13:8—“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” • Romans 15:4—“Everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.” • 2 Corinthians 1:10—“He has delivered us… He will deliver us again.” Practical Steps to Cultivate Remembrance • Keep a written record of answered prayers and providences. • Rehearse biblical miracles during family worship. • Incorporate testimony sharing in fellowship times. • Memorize key verses that spotlight God’s historical faithfulness. • Celebrate the Lord’s Supper often—God’s built-in memorial of the greatest rescue. Living Today in Light of Yesterday Because God’s past works are factual, documented, and unchanging, they stand as solid ground beneath our present feet. Remember, recall, retell—then rest. |
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