What actions can we take to remember God's deliverance in our lives? Key Verse: Delivered by God “You crossed the Jordan and came to Jericho. The men of Jericho fought against you, as did the Amorites, Perizzites, Canaanites, Hittites, Girgashites, Hivites, and Jebusites, but I delivered them into your hand.” (Joshua 24:11) Israel’s Reminder in Context Joshua retells how God carried His people past every obstacle. The verse itself is a mini-scroll of victories meant to jog their memory and anchor their loyalty. From that pattern come practical steps for keeping God’s rescue work front-and-center today. Action 1: Revisit the Story Regularly • Read biblical accounts of deliverance out loud, including your own life episodes. • Deuteronomy 6:12 cautions, “Be careful not to forget the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt.” • Psalm 103:2 echoes, “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds.” Action 2: Build Tangible Reminders • Israel stacked twelve stones at the Jordan (Joshua 4:6-7). • Samuel set up an Ebenezer stone (1 Samuel 7:12). • Modern parallels: a framed verse, a special date circled yearly, or an object kept in sight that sparks thanksgiving. Action 3: Speak Testimonies Often • Share how God came through—at mealtime, during drives, in casual conversation. • Revelation 12:11 highlights the power of “the word of their testimony.” Action 4: Celebrate through Worship • Songs and corporate worship embed truth in the heart. • Exodus 15 shows Moses and Miriam answering deliverance with praise. Action 5: Teach the Next Generation • Joshua’s stones were designed so children would ask and adults would answer. • Psalm 78:4 commits, “We will not hide them from their children; we will declare… His wonders.” Action 6: Keep Written Records • Journals, margin notes in a Bible, or digital timelines capture God’s interventions. • Psalm 102:18 notes, “Let this be written for a future generation.” Action 7: Observe God-Ordained Memorials • Communion was instituted for remembrance: “Do this in remembrance of Me.” (1 Corinthians 11:24). • Every observance of the Lord’s Supper ties present faith to past deliverance and future hope. Action 8: Live in Ongoing Obedience • Remembering is incomplete without response. • Jesus said, “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” (John 14:15). • Obedience turns memory into living testimony. Choosing Memory over Amnesia Israel’s history—and each believer’s story—proves that God fights for His people. Intentional practices keep that truth vivid, fueling gratitude, courage, and steadfast faith each new day. |
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