How can remembering God's works help us obey His commands daily? A Pivotal Verse to Anchor Our Hearts “Indeed, your own eyes have seen every great work the LORD has done.” (Deuteronomy 11:7) Why God Calls Us to Remember • Memory is protection: forgetting makes room for rebellion (Deuteronomy 8:11–14). • Memory fuels worship: “Remember His wonderful deeds… ” (Psalm 105:5). • Memory strengthens faith: past deliverances guarantee future help (1 Samuel 17:37). • Memory teaches the next generation (Deuteronomy 6:6-7). How Remembering Spurs Daily Obedience • Awe that leads to reverence “Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him.” (Psalm 33:8) • Trust that overcomes anxiety “He who did not spare His own Son… how will He not also… graciously give us all things?” (Romans 8:32) • Gratitude that motivates joyful service “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.” (Psalm 103:2) • Identity that resists compromise “You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood…” (1 Peter 2:9) • Love that naturally keeps His commands “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” (John 14:15) Living Illustration: Israel’s Journey • Red Sea parted (Exodus 14) → courage to take the Promised Land. • Manna in the desert (Exodus 16) → trust for daily provision. • Jordan River stopped (Joshua 3-4) → certainty that God fights future battles. • Each miracle was a literal event meant to shape daily choices. Practical Ways to Keep His Works Before Us 1. Rehearse biblical narratives aloud—let history speak into today. 2. Journal personal deliverances; review them regularly. 3. Display visible reminders (Joshua 4:7 “these stones shall be a memorial”). 4. Share testimonies at meals or gatherings (Psalm 78:4). 5. Sing truth-filled hymns and psalms (Colossians 3:16). 6. Teach children specific stories of God’s might (Deuteronomy 6:20-22). 7. Celebrate the Lord’s Supper consciously: “Do this in remembrance of Me.” (1 Corinthians 11:24-26) The Greatest Work to Remember • Christ’s atoning death and victorious resurrection—historical, physical, unrepeatable. • “God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8) • Daily obedience flows from gazing at the cross, where love and lordship meet (2 Corinthians 5:14-15). Walking Out Deuteronomy 11:7 Today Remember—recount—respond. What God has done is the reason we can do what He says. |
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