Remember when . . .

How often they rebelled against him in the wilderness and grieved him in the desert!  They tested God again and again and provoked the Holy One of Israel.  They did not remember his power or the day when he redeemed them from the foe.  (Psalm 78:41, 42)  


Aren't we forgetful?  God does amazing things for us one day, and a week later we are questioning His treatment of us again.  Red Sea today, whining tomorrow.  We need to become better rememberers!   


When the chips are down, whatever that means, and life seems to be getting in the way of your dreams and hopes, remember what God has done for you.  He is the same yesterday, today and forever!  The same God who took care of you and rescued you yesterday has you in the palm of His hand today.  Remember.  


Psalm 63 says it well:  My soul will be satisfied with fat and rich food, and my mouth with praise you with joyful lips, when I remember you upon my bed, and meditate on you in the watches of the night [when we are most likely to forget Him and worry!]; for you have been my help, and in the shadow of your wings I will sing for joy.  


There is the possibility of singing for joy in the shadows of our lives, provided those shadows are the shadows of His wings, buried in His safe arms, trusting that He will care for us like He always has.  


Do you have stories of remembrance to share?  Please do; they would encourage us all.