Forgetting things can be very annoying and very painful. How many times have you gone back to the house because you forgot something?
This nation had a horrible history of soon forgetting what the Lord had done for them. They hadn't been out of Egypt across the Red Sea and 3 days later they're murmuring at Marah with no water. Israel had a habit of soon forgetting what the Lord had done for them. It is written in Psalm 78:11,106:13 that they soon forgot what God had done for them. God was conveying to Joshua the importance of remembering the works of His mighty hand.
Years ago I started writing down all of my miracles in a little black book. I was amazed how quickly it added up as I listed each of them out over the years. There will be times of discouragement that you will need to remind yourself of God's faithfulness. David must have been keeping record, He writes, "Many O Lord are thy wonderful works which you have done, if I were to number them, they are more than can be numbered. (Psalm 40:5)
When you spend time alone with God in prayer, what a great way to thank the Lord and Hallowed be thy name for the things He has done for you. There will be times that you will need to chase the devil and his doubts off. The Devil really doesn't want to stick around and hear about the good things that the Lord had done for you.
God instructed Joshua to place 12 stones in the middle of the Jordan river so that when the kids ask what are those stones, they could rehearse to their kids the amazing power of God that took them across the river over into the promise land.
Have you started writing down your miracles? Have you taken the time to write out about the day He saved you, filled you with the Holy Spirit, got you out of a jam with your finances, your marriage, your kids, your health, your not going off the edge of a cliff and so forth?
If you're discouraged today or in one of those tough seasons, go ahead begin to read about the past miracles He has done for you. That is if you have your own little black book? If not begin your own today. O will it make a difference in your pressing forward in the journey.
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