In what ways can we encourage others to "recount the righteous acts"? Setting the Scene Judges 5:11 declares, “Then the people of the LORD went down to the gates: ‘Let them recount the righteous acts of the LORD, the righteous deeds of His villagers in Israel.’” Deborah urges God’s people to remember and retell what He has done. This call still stands today. Why Recounting Matters • It magnifies God’s glory (Psalm 34:3). • It strengthens faith—ours and others’ (Romans 10:17). • It passes truth to the next generation (Psalm 78:4). • It fuels gratitude and obedience (Deuteronomy 6:12). Practical Ways to Encourage Others 1. Model Testimony Sharing • Tell personal salvation and provision stories in ordinary conversation. • Keep them Scripture-saturated (Psalm 66:16). 2. Celebrate Corporate Remembrance • Use church gatherings to spotlight answered prayers and mission reports. • Incorporate “Ebenezer moments” during worship services (1 Samuel 7:12). 3. Create Tangible Reminders • Journals, photo walls, or digital timelines that track God’s interventions (Joshua 4:6-7). • Invite friends and family to add their own entries. 4. Weave Truth into Everyday Life • Mealtimes: rehearse recent blessings (Deuteronomy 6:6-7). • Commutes or walks: recount specific works aloud with children or coworkers. 5. Harness Music and Arts • Encourage songwriting, visual art, or dramatic readings based on passages like Psalm 145:4-7. • Share these creations in small groups and online platforms. 6. Utilize Social Media Intentionally • Post concise testimonies; link them to verses such as Isaiah 63:7. • Start “praise threads” where friends add new acts of God weekly. 7. Pair Testimony with Hospitality • Over coffee or dinner, invite guests to swap stories of the Lord’s faithfulness (Romans 12:13). 8. Mentor and Disciple • During one-on-one discipleship, regularly ask each other to recount recent righteous acts (2 Timothy 2:2). • Keep a shared log so gains are visible and remembered. Biblical Examples to Inspire Us • Moses rehearsed the Red Sea deliverance before the people (Exodus 14:31). • David proclaimed God’s rescue from lions and bears to inspire confidence for Goliath (1 Samuel 17:37). • Mary magnified the Lord’s mighty deeds in her Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55). • Paul repeatedly recounted his Damascus-road conversion (Acts 22:6-16; 26:12-18). Putting It into Practice Begin today: choose one method above, invite at least one person to join you, and intentionally recount the Lord’s righteous acts. As Judges 5:11 shows, praise multiplies when God’s people open their mouths at the “watering places” of everyday life. |
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