How can we apply the call to remember God's deeds in our lives? The Call to Remember—Deuteronomy 29:2 “Moses summoned all Israel and said to them, ‘You have seen with your own eyes everything the LORD did to Pharaoh, to all his servants, and to all his land.’” Why God Keeps Pointing Us Back to the Past - Strengthens faith. If He split the sea once, He can split today’s obstacles (Psalm 77:11-12). - Guards against pride. Remembering Who accomplished the victory curbs self-reliance (Deuteronomy 8:11-18). - Fuels obedience. Past deliverance motivates present covenant faithfulness (Deuteronomy 4:9). - Ignites worship. Gratitude grows when memory is fresh (Psalm 103:2). Practical Rhythms for Remembering • Journal the “Egypt-to-Promised-Land” moments—date, describe, praise. • Tell the stories at mealtimes; let children hear how God answered prayer (Psalm 78:4). • Set visible markers—stones on a shelf, a verse on the wall—your personal “Gilgal” (Joshua 4:6-7). • Celebrate anniversaries of God’s breakthroughs as intentionally as birthdays. • Sing songs tied to specific deliverances; music cements memory (Colossians 3:16). • Observe the Lord’s Supper mindfully: “Do this in remembrance of Me” (Luke 22:19). • Use phone reminders for daily gratitude prompts—turn technology into a memorial. • Share testimonies publicly; every retelling engraves the deed deeper (Revelation 12:11). From Memory to Movement—Let Remembrance Shape Today - Face new battles with yesterday’s evidence of His power (1 Samuel 17:37). - Choose contentment; if He has provided before, He will again (Lamentations 3:21-24). - Obey promptly; history proves His commands are trustworthy (John 14:21). - Encourage others; pass along faith stories so they can stand firm too (2 Timothy 1:5-6). Key Companion Verses • “Remember the former things of old, for I am God, and there is no other.” Isaiah 46:9 • “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds.” Psalm 103:2 • “You shall remember that the LORD your God led you all the way these forty years in the wilderness.” Deuteronomy 8:2 • “Therefore I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them.” 2 Peter 1:12 Keep looking back so you can keep moving forward. |
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