What lessons from Deuteronomy 11:7 can strengthen our faith today? Verse in Focus “For your own eyes have seen all the great works of the LORD that He did.” (Deuteronomy 11:7) Why This Matters Right Now • God’s great works were not vague legends to Israel; they were eyewitness facts. • Our faith is strengthened when we treat God’s past acts in our own lives the same way—undeniable, personal evidence of His power and care. Recognize God’s Past Faithfulness • Think back to answered prayers, unexpected provisions, or moments of protection. • Like Israel at the Red Sea, each of us has “seen” deliverances that only the Lord could accomplish (Exodus 14:13-14). • Psalm 77:11-12: “I will remember the works of the LORD; yes, I will remember Your wonders of old.” Let Memory Fuel Obedience • Deuteronomy 11:8 continues, “Keep every command I am giving you today.” Remembering leads naturally to obeying. • Obedience is not duty alone; it’s grateful response to proven goodness (1 John 5:3). • Obey the next clear step God has shown you, confident the One who helped before will help again. Pass the Witness On • God’s deeds were to be retold “so that this will be a sign among you” (Joshua 4:6-7). • Share testimonies with family, small groups, and friends. Your story may be the evidence someone else needs to trust God. • Psalm 145:4: “One generation will declare Your works to the next.” Guard Against Spiritual Amnesia • Comfort and routine can dull memory. Israel later forgot and drifted (Judges 2:10-12). • Build reminders: – Keep a prayer journal of answered requests. – Mark dates in your Bible’s margin when verses came alive. – Celebrate spiritual “birthdays” and milestones. Walk by Faith, Not Sight—Yet Remember What You Saw • Jesus said, “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” (John 20:29). • We walk by faith (2 Corinthians 5:7), but stored memories of God’s interventions give faith concrete footing. • Hebrews 11:1 frames faith as “confidence in what we hope for,” and past sight fuels that confidence. Practical Ways to Keep the Memory Alive • Weekly gratitude list: record three ways you witnessed God’s hand. • Family “stone pile”: a box or jar filled with written stories of God’s work, opened and reread on holidays. • Scripture memory: verses about God’s deeds—Psalm 103:2, Deuteronomy 7:9, Isaiah 46:9. • Testimony time: include a brief sharing moment at meals or gatherings. Summary Encouragement You have seen God act. That history is not just nostalgia; it is ammunition for today’s battles. Recall it, speak it, and let it drive you to trust and obey the Lord who never changes. |
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