LEARNING DAILY

Psalm 77:11, I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your wonders of old.

I might remember things of the past too much. I like to remember the good times, things that happened that I enjoyed so much, the times when I messed up and the Lord brought me through them. It is not good to live in the past; just remembering those times is enough. This verse might be an invitation to take a moment to reflect to remember times that were stressful and think about what you learned, the wisdom you gained from going through the experiences you had. Doing so might guide you through the situations or circumstances that you are facing today. Do not forget the Lord’s hand in guiding you through past experiences, perhaps even a miracle He may have performed for you. Remembering helps you to know that you are not alone in your circumstances. There is hope and assurance in remembering as present day circumstances are being faced.

I read Psalm 106 this morning in my devotions. In that Psalm the people of God “did not remember,” “they soon forgot,” “they complained,” “they provoked Him to anger,” are words written about the Israelite’s failure to remember what God had done for them after leading them out of captivity in Egypt. Each time, He saved them “for His name’s sake.” They became so focused on trying to understand their circumstances that all they saw were the negatives of their situations. The result was to desire the life they had in Egypt, what they thought was good; they did not listen to the voice of the Lord. Soon they were mixing their beliefs with the gods of the land God had given them.

My point this morning is to never forget what God has done in your life. Doing so only strengthens the Believer’s faith, it causes him/her to live a life of gratitude for what He has done. This is especially needed during difficult times being faced today. We forget too easily! This verse from the Psalms encourages Believers to relate God’s presence and guidance today because He has done so in the past. Hebrews 13:8, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” His character does not change – that is something to anchor your faith with!

Are you going through something difficult? Take time to remember and meditate on God’s love, His power, and His sovereignty over all things. When doing that moves your present difficulties over to knowing how great God is. Trust in Him and be grateful by acknowledging God does work in your situations for His glory, in His way, and in His time. It is important to remember the impact of the Lord Jesus Christ on your life, on your journey of the narrow way. Every Believer has had those times when God has interceded in their life by saving them, answering prayers, and given you His wonderful grace. The psalmist found comfort in remembering all God had done for him. Every Believer can find that comfort as well!