How can meditating on God's works strengthen our faith and trust in Him? Opening the Treasure: Psalm 111:2 “Great are the works of the LORD; they are contemplated by all who delight in them.” — Psalm 111:2 Why “Contemplating” Matters • The Hebrew word translated “contemplated” carries the ideas of diligently seeking out, studying, and savoring. • By deliberately remembering what God has done—recorded in Scripture and experienced in our lives—we give His past faithfulness a fresh voice in today’s challenges. How Meditation Turns History into Present Confidence 1. Revisits God’s Proven Track Record ‑ Psalm 77:11-12: “I will remember the works of the LORD; yes, I will remember Your wonders of old. I will reflect on all You have done and ponder Your mighty deeds.” ‑ Each remembered rescue (the Red Sea, the cross, personal answered prayer) becomes evidence that He will not fail now (Hebrews 13:8). 2. Roots Faith in Objective Reality, Not Fleeting Feelings ‑ Joshua 4:24: The memorial stones at the Jordan were “so that all the peoples of the earth may know that the hand of the LORD is mighty.” ‑ Tangible reminders anchor belief when emotions fluctuate. 3. Rekindles Wonder and Worship ‑ Psalm 143:5: “I remember the days of old; I meditate on all Your works; I ponder the work of Your hands.” ‑ Worship springs naturally when we trace His fingerprints in creation, providence, and redemption. 4. Renews Hope for Future Promises ‑ 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.” ‑ God’s past actions form the warranty on every future promise. Practical Steps to Meditate on His Works • Read Slowly: Linger over narrative passages (Exodus 14, 1 Samuel 17, Luke 24). Visualize the scene, the sounds, the emotions. • Journal the “Greats”: List “Great are the works” you see—creation grandeur, gospel grace, daily mercies. Review the list often. • Speak Them Out Loud: “Faith comes by hearing” (Romans 10:17). Hearing your own voice rehearse His deeds strengthens trust. • Link Past to Present: Ask, “Because God did ___, I can trust Him with ___.” Write the connection in a margin or note. • Share Stories: Testify to others (Psalm 145:4) so their faith rises alongside yours. Where This Leads • Steadier Hearts under Pressure (Isaiah 26:3). • Quicker Praise in Ordinary Moments (Psalm 34:1). • Courage to Obey Difficult Commands (Exodus 14:31; Hebrews 11). • Increasing Expectation of Christ’s Return (Acts 1:11; Revelation 19:11-16). Closing Thought Turning Psalm 111:2 into a daily habit means choosing to fill the mind with a gallery of God’s works. Each remembered miracle, promise kept, or whisper of providence becomes one more sturdy plank beneath our faith, enabling us to walk forward with settled trust and joyful expectancy. |
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