How can we actively recall God's past deliverances in our lives? Psalm 106:21—The Cautionary Snapshot “They forgot God their Savior, who did great things in Egypt.” The psalmist exposes Israel’s root problem: forgetfulness. If we don’t guard against it, we repeat it. Why Forgetfulness Creeps In • Busyness crowds out reflection (Mark 4:19) • Present trials feel louder than past victories (Exodus 16:3) • Spiritual drift dulls gratitude (Hebrews 2:1) Biblical Antidotes—Practical Ways to Remember 1. Personal Journaling • Write dates, details, and feelings each time God intervenes (Psalm 77:11). • Re-read on anniversaries or tough days; watch faith rise. 2. Visible “Ebenezers” • Create tangible reminders: a stone on the desk, a framed photo, a bookmarked verse. • Patterned after 1 Samuel 7:12—“Thus far the LORD has helped us.” 3. Storytelling in Community • Share testimonies in small groups, around the dinner table, or during worship (Malachi 3:16). • Hearing one another cements God’s track record in the whole body. 4. Celebrating Ordinances • The Lord’s Supper: “Do this in remembrance of Me.” (Luke 22:19) • Baptisms and yearly feasts (Passover, Resurrection Sunday) rehearse redemption history. 5. Scriptural Memorization • Anchor key “deliverance” passages—Exodus 14:13–14; Psalm 34:4; Romans 8:31–32. • Recite when fear whispers, “God won’t come through this time.” 6. Annual Markers • Use calendar alerts to revisit milestones: diagnosis reversed, prodigal returned, provision supplied. • Israel marked every Passover (Exodus 12:24–27); we can mark our own. 7. Teaching the Next Generation • Follow Joshua 4:6–7—set up memorial stones so children ask, “What do these stones mean?” • Retelling engraves deliverance deeper into our own hearts. Complementary Passages to Fuel Memory • Deuteronomy 8:2—“Remember how the LORD your God led you all the way in the wilderness…” • Lamentations 3:21—“Yet I call this to mind, and therefore I have hope.” • Revelation 12:11—Overcame “by the word of their testimony.” Living It Out This Week • Choose one deliverance and document every grace detail tonight. • Place a physical reminder where you’ll see it every day. • Share the story with one person before the week ends. These simple acts push back the fog of forgetfulness so praise can stay fresh and faithful obedience can keep pace with memory. |
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