In what ways can recalling God's past works strengthen our faith during trials? The Cry Behind Psalm 77:3 “I remembered You, O God, and I groaned; I mused and my spirit grew faint. Selah”. Asaph is overwhelmed, yet he intentionally reaches for memory. His example shows how looking back at the acts of God steadies a trembling heart. How Remembering God’s Works Fortifies Faith • Reorients focus from the size of the trial to the greatness of God • Revives hope by proving that God has intervened before and can intervene again • Fuels worship, turning complaints into praise (Psalm 77:11–12) • Silences fear, because perfect love already proven casts out dread (1 John 4:18) • Encourages perseverance; past deliverances assure that present waiting is not wasted Scripture Echoes That Underscore the Power of Remembrance • Deuteronomy 7:18-19 — Israel commanded to recall the exodus so they would not fear new enemies • 1 Samuel 17:37 — David cites God’s past rescue from lion and bear before facing Goliath • Lamentations 3:21-23 — Jeremiah’s recollection of God’s mercies restores hope amid ruins • Romans 15:4 — Former Scriptures were written “so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope” • Revelation 12:11 — Saints overcome “by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony,” memories preserved as testimony Practical Habits for Cultivating Holy Memory 1. Keep a written record of answered prayers and providences 2. Read narrative portions of Scripture aloud, reliving God’s mighty acts 3. Share personal testimonies in fellowship to multiply collective memory 4. Sing hymns and psalms that recount redemption history (Psalm 105; Psalm 106) 5. Celebrate the Lord’s Supper regularly, the meal designed to remember Him (Luke 22:19) Promises to Hold While You Remember • Isaiah 46:4 — “Even to your old age I will sustain you” • Hebrews 13:8 — “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever” • Psalm 143:5 — “I remember the days of old; I meditate on all You have done” Recalling God’s past works is not nostalgic escapism; it is a God-given strategy to steady the soul, kindle courage, and keep faith alive until the storm passes. |
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