Why is it important to remember God's past deliverances in challenging times? Setting the Scene: A Tense Siege 2 Chronicles 32 pictures Judah surrounded by Assyria’s armies. Sennacherib’s spokesman mocks: “How much less will your God deliver you from my hand!” (v. 15). Fear whispers, “No one has ever escaped—why expect help now?” The answer isn’t found in new arguments but in old memories of God’s proven power. The Enemy’s Strategy: Erase Your Memory • Disconnect you from history: “No god has ever delivered…” • Reduce the LORD to the level of powerless idols. • Replace testimony with statistics. Our crises echo that lie: “If others fell, you will too.” Forgetfulness fuels fear. Why Remembering Matters • Anchors faith in fact, not feeling (Psalm 77:11). • Reveals God’s unchanging character (Hebrews 13:8). • Silences the accuser (Revelation 12:11). • Fuels obedience under pressure (Deuteronomy 7:18-19). • Positions us for fresh rescue (2 Corinthians 1:10). Scriptural Snapshots of Remembered Deliverance • Exodus 15: Israel sings after the Red Sea. • 1 Samuel 7:12: “Ebenezer—Thus far the LORD has helped us.” • Psalm 103:2-5: “Forget not all His benefits.” • Lamentations 3:21-23: Recalled mercies birth hope. • Luke 24:6-8: Remembering Jesus’ words unlocks resurrection faith. Practical Ways to Keep God’s Track Record Fresh • Journal rescues with dates and verses. • Place physical reminders—a stone, a note in your Bible. • Tell the stories to family, friends, church. • Sing songs rooted in Scripture and testimony. • Revisit key passages aloud. • Celebrate anniversaries of answered prayer. The Result: Courage that Outlasts Crisis Hezekiah prays, Isaiah speaks, and the Angel of the LORD wipes out the Assyrian army (32:20-22). Remembered deliverance turns taunts into testimonies and besieged hearts into bold witnesses. Hold the record tight—the next chapter of God’s faithfulness is already being written. |
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