What does it mean to "consider all Your mighty deeds" in Psalm 77:12? Setting the Scene in Psalm 77 Asaph begins Psalm 77 in distress, crying out to God (vv. 1–9). Yet the turning point arrives in verses 11–12: “ I will remember the works of the LORD; yes, I will remember Your wonders of old. I will meditate on all Your work and consider all Your mighty deeds.” The psalmist’s remedy for anguish is deliberate remembrance and meditation on God’s past interventions. Defining “Consider” and “Mighty Deeds” • Consider (Hebrew “siḥaḥ”)—to ponder, rehearse, or talk about with focused attention. • Mighty deeds (“pōʿal”)—God’s powerful actions: creation, covenants, miracles, judgments, providential care, redemption. What “Consider All Your Mighty Deeds” Involves 1. Reflection • Pause to recall specific acts of God (“Remember the former things of old,” Isaiah 46:9). • Replay His works mentally until they shape perspective. 2. Investigation • Search Scripture for detailed accounts—Exodus 14, Joshua 3, 1 Kings 18. • Notice patterns of faithfulness and power. 3. Conversation • Speak about them to yourself and others (Psalm 145:4-6). • Testimony cements truth and encourages listeners. 4. Application • Draw present-day confidence from past acts (Lamentations 3:21-23). • Expect His unchanging character to act again (Hebrews 13:8). Scriptural Snapshots of God’s Mighty Deeds • Creation: “By the word of the LORD the heavens were made” (Psalm 33:6). • Red Sea Crossing: “The waters were divided” (Exodus 14:21-22). • Jericho’s Walls: “The wall fell down flat” (Joshua 6:20). • Elijah on Carmel: “The fire of the LORD fell” (1 Kings 18:38). • Resurrection of Christ: “God raised Him from the dead” (Acts 13:30). • Personal Salvation: “He has delivered us from the domain of darkness” (Colossians 1:13). Practical Ways to Practice Psalm 77:12 Today • Keep a “mighty deeds” journal—list biblical and personal examples. • Read narrative portions of Scripture aloud, picturing the scenes. • Celebrate historical dates of God’s interventions in your life. • Sing hymns and songs that recount His works (Psalm 59:16). • Share testimonies in family or church gatherings (Luke 8:39). Why This Discipline Matters • Strengthens faith—“His incomparably great power for us who believe” (Ephesians 1:19). • Displaces fear—remembered power dwarfs present problems (Psalm 56:3-4). • Kindles worship—gratitude flows when God’s acts are fresh in mind (Psalm 103:1-5). • Guides obedience—the same God who acted then still commands today. Conclusion To “consider all Your mighty deeds” is to make God’s past actions the lens through which we view every present circumstance. Deliberate, detailed, and continual meditation on His works turns anxiety into assurance and silence into praise. |
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