“I will remember the deeds of the Lord;
yes, I will remember your wonders of old.”
– Psalm 77:11
The great stories of the Bible teach us important things about God and how He has worked throughout history to redeem fallen mankind and creation through His Son Jesus Christ! However, these stories aren’t simply important for our salvation. Their value doesn’t drop off after we’ve put our faith in Jesus. These stories are a treasure chest of resources to strengthen us during difficult times.
The great stories of God remind us over and over again of God’s faithfulness, of His goodness, of His mercy, of His power to save, of His grace, of His wisdom, and of His eternal perspective. When we’re struggling in our own faith and buckling under the burdens of our lives, the great deeds of God remind us vividly of Who is walking with us through every storm! God Almighty. God the Provider. God our Father. The God of Armies. The Lord of Hosts. The divider of seas. The liberator of peoples. The raiser of the dead. Our healer. Our redeemer. Our savior.
As a follower of Jesus, invest time every day in reading the Bible, so that you will truly know and remember the mighty deeds of God throughout history. Then you will have what you need to truly encourage yourself with the specific power of God to deliver you during your own hard seasons of life. You will have the resources needed to be patient and faithful when the answer to your prayers comes slowly. You will have the memories you will need to be calm and at peace when the situation around you seems impossible.
Know the great deeds of the Lord. Read of them daily. Then bring them to mind constantly, particularly in dark and perilous times!