What does 1 Chronicles 16:12 mean?
What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 16:12?

Remember the wonders He has done

God invites us to keep His track record front and center. Forgetting breeds fear; remembering fuels faith.

• Creation: “The heavens declare the glory of God” (Psalm 19:1). From nothing, He spoke light and life.

• The Exodus: “Who is like You… performing wonders?” (Exodus 15:11). The Red Sea proves that nothing blocks His purposes.

• Christ’s ministry: “Jesus … a man attested to you by God with miracles, wonders, and signs” (Acts 2:22). His power is still active for His people.

Practical help: record answered prayers as Israel raised memorial stones (Joshua 4:6-7); talk about God’s works at home and in worship (Deuteronomy 6:7).


His marvels

Marvels leave us speechless, certain that only God could do this. “This is from the LORD; it is marvelous in our eyes” (Psalm 118:23).

• Daily provision: manna never failed (Exodus 16:15); clothes never wore out (Deuteronomy 8:4).

• Miracle protection: flames couldn’t burn Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego (Daniel 3:24-25); lions couldn’t touch Daniel (Daniel 6:22).

• Resurrection: declared Jesus “the Son of God with power” (Romans 1:4).

Response: sing a new song (Psalm 98:1); face every impossibility knowing “nothing will be impossible with God” (Luke 1:37).


and the judgments He has pronounced

His judgments display holiness and keep His covenant promises.

• The flood: global judgment on sin, yet salvation through the ark (Genesis 7; 2 Peter 2:5).

• Egypt’s plagues: each plague toppled a false god (Exodus 7-12; Psalm 105:27-36).

• Calvary: judgment fell on Christ so “there is now no condemnation” for believers (Isaiah 53:5; Romans 8:1).

Living in light of His judgments:

• Reverence—“The judgments of the LORD are true” (Psalm 19:9).

• Gratitude—His final judgments guarantee our vindication (Revelation 20:12; 21:27).


summary

1 Chronicles 16:12 urges an intentional lifestyle of remembrance. Rehearse His wonders, marvels, and judgments. Remembering fuels worship, steadies perseverance, and keeps Christ’s finished work at the center of every story you tell today.

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