What steps can we take to remember God's past deliverances in our lives? Joshua’s Reminder: Deliverance at the Red Sea “‘When I brought your fathers out of Egypt, and you reached the Red Sea, the Egyptians pursued them with chariots and horsemen as far as the Red Sea.’” (Joshua 24:6) In this single sentence, Joshua recaps a mountain-top moment: God rescued Israel from certain death. That rescue was so decisive that centuries later the people still identified themselves by it. We need the same habit of remembering. Here are practical, Scripture-rooted steps for keeping God’s past deliverances vivid in our hearts. Erect Tangible Memorials • Joshua himself set up twelve stones from the Jordan so “this may be a sign among you” (Joshua 4:6-7). • A journal entry, a photo, a special object—anything that sparks a story—can become your modern “stone.” • Place it where you’ll see it; let it trigger gratitude every time you walk by. Tell the Story—Out Loud • Moses urged parents to recount God’s deeds “when your son asks” (Deuteronomy 6:20-25). • Share your testimony at the dinner table, small group, or whenever the Spirit opens a door. • Spoken memories reinforce faith in both speaker and listener (Psalm 66:16). Write It Down • “Let this be written for the generation to come” (Psalm 102:18). • Keep a running list of answered prayers and rescues. Date them. Details matter; specifics feed future faith. • Re-read during dry seasons to remember God’s track record. Sing Your Deliverance • Moses and Israel broke into song after the Red Sea (Exodus 15:1-2). David did the same after victories (Psalm 18 superscription). • Compile a playlist that tells your redemption story. Singing truth drills it deep into the soul. Celebrate Regularly • Israel had annual feasts so “your generations may know” (Leviticus 23:42-43). • Mark anniversaries of God’s interventions—recovery dates, provision milestones, salvation birthdays. • Tie celebration to worship, not nostalgia; the focus stays on God’s faithfulness. Pass It to the Next Generation • “Tell your children about it… let your children tell their children” (Joel 1:3). • Grandchildren, youth groups, neighbors’ kids—all need living examples of a rescuing God. • Testimonies handed down become seeds of expectation in young hearts. Link Every Memory to the Cross • Israel’s exodus pointed forward to Christ’s greater deliverance (Luke 9:31, Greek “exodos”). • When recalling personal rescues, trace the line back to Calvary: the same God who saved your soul still intervenes in your story. • This keeps remembrance centered on grace, not personal triumph. Keep the Cycle Going • Remember → Worship → Testify → Hope. • Each fresh act of deliverance fuels the next round of faith, ensuring that, like Joshua, we can say decades later: “God brought me out, and He can do it again.” |
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