What actions can we take to remember God's deliverance as in Deuteronomy 7:8? Setting the scene Deuteronomy recounts God’s mighty rescue of Israel from bondage. Moses reminds the people: “But because of the LORD’s love for you and His keeping of the oath He swore to your fathers, the LORD has brought you out with a mighty hand and redeemed you from the house of slavery, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt.” (Deuteronomy 7:8) That same God still delivers. He invites His people to keep the memory alive so faith stays vibrant. Why remembrance matters • It fuels gratitude (Psalm 103:2) • It anchors faith when new trials come (Isaiah 46:9) • It guards against drifting into self-reliance (Deuteronomy 6:12) Actions that keep deliverance fresh • Celebrate appointed memorials – Keep the Lord’s Supper central: “Do this in remembrance of Me.” (Luke 22:19) – Honor biblical feast days or church observances that spotlight redemption (Exodus 12:14). • Raise visible markers – Set up an “Ebenezer” stone of some kind—a plaque, garden stone, or framed verse—to say, “Thus far the LORD has helped us.” (1 Samuel 7:12) • Tell and retell the story – Share personal testimony often. “They have conquered him… by the word of their testimony.” (Revelation 12:11) – Work deliverance stories into family conversations, holiday meals, and small-group discussions. • Teach the next generation – Read rescue passages aloud with children or grandchildren. – Encourage kids to act out the Exodus or craft artwork that depicts God’s saving acts. • Journal God’s interventions – Write dates, details, and emotions surrounding answered prayer, then revisit those pages in seasons of doubt. • Sing redemption songs – Incorporate hymns and choruses that recount the cross, the empty tomb, and personal salvation into daily life—driving, cooking, walking. • Practice rhythmic thanksgiving – Begin or end each day naming three ways God has delivered or protected recently. – Tie gratitude to routine triggers: turning on a light, locking the door, or sitting down to eat. • Engage Scripture memorization – Commit verses on deliverance to heart: Deuteronomy 7:8; Psalm 40:2; Colossians 1:13-14. – Recite them aloud when fear whispers or temptation presses. • Serve others in His name – Volunteer in ministries that mirror His rescue (addiction recovery, prison outreach, crisis pregnancy centers). Serving cements in our hearts what He has done for us. Guarding against forgetfulness Daily distractions dull spiritual memory. Intentionally weave the practices above into calendars, homes, and relationships so the story is rehearsed more often than worries. Living it out Remembered deliverance becomes living hope. As His past faithfulness is kept before our eyes, confidence grows that the God who redeemed then is still mighty to save today—and forever. |
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