“Our LORD, I will remember the things you have done, your miracles of long ago.”
Psalm 77:11
As you start your day, the scripture above is a beautiful reminder of the Lord’s faithfulness, but also the Psalmist’s devotion to recount.
To make it into a conscious habit to remember God’s intervention to save, is commedable. To in some way recount the tales of divine mercy and grace. Whether be every morning or during the day with family or personally, weekly, monthly, or as frequently as possible to be grateful.
To write down a supernatural, unexpected favour, a beyond-personal-strength encounter, and give thanks. For some it is living through a painful ordeal or disease and making it, for some cheating death in a car accident by their hair’s breadth, for others finding true lifelong friends to share their happiness, for some being able to make credible decisions that turns out a string of positive options, some not expecting a loved one to survive then hearing out of the blue they made it, or honestly having a framework that supports your dreams. Your unique story may seem very archaic, one meant for the 1950s or 1320s- one that should have rightly come to its conclusion. Well if you read a story passed down to you on a piece of paper, saying to your Pa or Ma, God was very good, and that they had victory over a strange plague or war, it hardly matters that was the 20th century or 14th century, that is still efficaciously thrilling, and commendable. Why? Because its your story too. Because they survived you live. The goodness of God to them became yours. Like in this present day, as I write- November 2020, examining what it means to build your faith, not contigent of being physically present with other believers for brief periods, but drawing joy and comfort from hearing they do well despite the raging internal conflicts- somewhat similar to some of the Apostles’ encouragement in the 1st and 2nd century, writing and receiving letters. Incredible. When the storm calms, which I believe shortly, what a joy it is to see each others’ faces and rejoice in the goodness of God, and pray strength for each other. And truly God is still doing blessed and mighty things today, a story for the next generation and century, of survival, thriving, grace, and divine favour and protection. Amen.
As you praise God I feel God includes you in His book of favour and matches you for increase, and removes sudden predicaments, one beyond coincidences, one of enduring mercies. Whilst there may be feeble contemplations passed down, exciting to know that God can orchestrate a wonderful story of His love. But its your responsibility too, to build an awareness of God’s love through time. Remember, God always forgives, so prepare to relaunch an avalanche of thanksgiving, knowing its your time to work hand in hand with God. Ask, what would God have me do? And will God really take care of me?
Let us pray, dear God, please grant us a thankful heart, and the calmness and humility to remember. Also, the tenacity to research your faithfulness and grace to recount your grace.
As the Psalmist say I will remember you miracles of long ago.
God bless.
Evangelist Israel Okunwaye
