What actions can you take to remember God's past works as Isaiah 46:9 suggests? Isaiah 46:9 – Our Call to Remember “Remember the former things, those of long ago; for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me.” Let Memory Fuel Worship • Recount His mighty acts aloud (Psalm 77:11-12; Psalm 103:2). • Open gatherings or personal devotions by naming specific works of God you have witnessed. • Turn remembered deeds into thank-filled praise, modeling Psalm 105:1-2. Write and Review a Spiritual Journal • Record answered prayers, providential turns, and Scripture insights (Deuteronomy 8:2). • Schedule a weekly or monthly reread so past mercies stay fresh (2 Peter 1:13). • Mark anniversaries of God’s interventions with fresh notes of gratitude. Build Tangible Memorials • Place a stone, photo, or verse card where it will spark conversation, as Israel did at the Jordan (Joshua 4:6-7). • Name each item (“The Lord Provided,” “The Lord Healed”) so the story is obvious. • Explain the meaning to family and guests, weaving testimony into everyday life (1 Chronicles 16:12). Sing the Songs of Salvation • Keep hymns and worship playlists that rehearse biblical history (Exodus 15; Revelation 5:9). • Teach children choruses that chronicle creation, cross, resurrection, and coming glory. • Use music to turn doctrine into durable memory. Celebrate the Lord’s Supper Intentionally • Approach the table “in remembrance of Me” (Luke 22:19; 1 Corinthians 11:25), reviewing the gospel facts before partaking. • Pair the ordinance with personal reflection on when and how Christ first drew you to Himself. • Let each cup and loaf renew anticipation of His return. Tell the Next Generation • Share deliverance stories at meals or bedtime (Deuteronomy 6:7-12). • Invite children to add their own testimonies to family memory lists. • Use holidays to recount God’s faithfulness, rooting celebrations in redemptive history. Turn Gratitude into Generosity • When recalling a past provision, give to someone in similar need (2 Corinthians 9:11-13). • Attach a note: “Because God once met our need for housing, we want to help with yours.” • Memory moves from sentiment to service, magnifying the Giver. Anchor Each New Trial to Old Triumphs • In crisis, deliberately cite earlier rescues: “He delivered me before; He will again” (2 Corinthians 1:10). • Pray Scripture promises tied to past fulfillment (Psalm 34:4-6). • Let yesterday’s victories steady today’s faith, proving Isaiah 46:9 true in every season. |
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