How can we apply the memory of God's wonders to our daily challenges? Setting the Scene “[They forgot]… His wondrous works in the land of Ham, and awesome deeds by the Red Sea” (Psalm 106:22). Israel’s lapse reminds us how easy it is to lose sight of God’s past faithfulness when new pressures hit. Scripture shows that remembering His wonders is not nostalgia; it is spiritual strategy. The Call to Remember • Psalm 77:11—“I will remember the works of the LORD; yes, I will remember Your wonders of old.” • Deuteronomy 6:12—“Be careful not to forget the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt.” God commands remembrance because it fuels trust, obedience, and courage. Why We Forget • Immediate crises shout louder than past victories. • Comfort and success dull our sense of need. • The enemy exploits forgetfulness to breed fear and doubt. Practical Ways to Keep God’s Wonders Before Us 1. Personal Testimony Journal ‑ Record specific answers to prayer, provisions, healings, and timely words from Scripture. ‑ Reread entries when new challenges arise. 2. Visible Memorials ‑ Joshua 4:6-7—Israel’s stones at the Jordan reminded future generations of God’s power. ‑ Place a small token, photo, or verse card where you see it daily as a private “stone.” 3. Family Storytelling ‑ Share God-stories at meals or drives. ‑ Encourage children to recount their own experiences of God’s help. 4. Scripture Memory & Meditation ‑ Commit passages like Lamentations 3:21-23 and 2 Corinthians 1:10 to heart. ‑ Speak them aloud when anxiety rises. 5. Corporate Celebration ‑ Testimonies in church gatherings echo Revelation 12:11—overcoming “by the word of their testimony.” ‑ Singing hymns that recount redemption history reinforces collective memory. Facing Today’s Challenges with Yesterday’s Miracles • Financial strain? Recall the widow’s jar that never ran dry (1 Kings 17). • Health fears? Remember Jesus’ literal healings and His unchanged character (Hebrews 13:8). • Cultural pressure? Think of Daniel’s unwavering stand and God’s deliverance from the lions (Daniel 6). • Emotional fatigue? Bring to mind Elijah’s restoration under the broom tree (1 Kings 19). The same God who acted then stands ready now. Verses to Strengthen Our Memory • Psalm 103:2—“Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds.” • Isaiah 46:9—“Remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other.” • John 14:26—The Spirit “will remind you of everything I have told you.” • Jude 1:17—“But you, beloved, remember what was foretold by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Living It Out Today Choose one wonder God has done for you and share it with someone before the day ends. Place Psalm 106:22 where you’ll see it, and let each glance ignite fresh confidence: if He split the sea, He can handle today’s obstacle. Remembered wonders become present-tense power. |
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