How can we apply the practice of recording God's deeds in our lives? Scripture Foundation: 2 Chronicles 9:29 “As for the rest of the acts of Solomon, from beginning to end, are they not written in the records of Nathan the prophet, in the prophecy of Ahijah the Shilonite, and in the visions of Iddo the seer concerning Jeroboam son of Nebat?” Why Written Records Matter to God • God Himself commanded written memorials (Exodus 17:14; Deuteronomy 31:19). • Written history guards truth for future generations (Luke 1:1-4). • Remembering fuels worship: “Remember the wonders He has done” (1 Chronicles 16:12). • Records testify to God’s faithfulness, silencing doubt (Psalm 77:11-12). Practical Ways to Record God’s Deeds Today • Journaling – Keep a dated notebook. Note answered prayers, providential meetings, timely scriptures. – Include feelings and context so later readers see God’s precise intervention. • Digital Logs – Use note apps or a private blog; tag entries by theme (healing, provision, guidance). – Back up regularly; treat your files like sacred archives. • Family “Ebenezer” Book – Dedicate one volume for the household. Let each member enter God-stories in their own handwriting. – Review entries at birthdays or holidays to cultivate gratitude. • Testimony Videos – Record short clips after major answers to prayer. Store them chronologically; they become living witnesses. • Church or Small-Group Chronicles – Rotate a scribe each week to capture corporate praises. – Publish annual summaries for the congregation. Turning Records into Worship • Read past entries aloud during personal devotions. • Let old testimonies shape new petitions: “Lord, You did this before—do it again.” • Integrate entries into thanksgiving lists (Philippians 4:6-7). • Compose songs or poems from the journal, following the psalmists’ pattern (Psalm 40:3). Passing the Torch to the Next Generation • Share age-appropriate stories with children: “We wrote this when God paid our debt.” • Encourage teens to start their own journals, modeling 2 Chronicles 34:15-19—discovery of a long-forgotten book sparked revival. • Will your archives to descendants; let them handle physical journals and see inked testimonies. Guarding Accuracy and Discernment • Record promptly; memory fades. • Verify facts—dates, amounts, doctor reports—just as prophets recorded Solomon’s acts “from beginning to end.” • Stay Scripture-anchored: interpret events through God’s Word, not superstition (2 Timothy 3:16-17). • Maintain confidentiality where needed; love “always protects” (1 Corinthians 13:7). Expecting God to Keep Writing the Story • Anticipate fresh entries—John 21:25 reminds us Jesus’ works are inexhaustible. • Leave blank pages as a faith statement: God isn’t finished. • Conclude each entry with hope, echoing Psalm 23:6—“Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life.” |
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