{"id":64402,"date":"2021-08-25T23:50:07","date_gmt":"2021-08-25T20:50:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wingulamashahidi.org\/?p=64402"},"modified":"2025-12-17T08:31:54","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T05:31:54","slug":"keep-a-record-of-what-the-lord-does-it-will-help-you-in-the-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wingulamashahidi.org\/en\/2021\/08\/25\/keep-a-record-of-what-the-lord-does-it-will-help-you-in-the-future\/","title":{"rendered":"KEEP A RECORD OF WHAT THE LORD DOES\u2014IT WILL HELP YOU IN THE FUTURE."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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KEEP A RECORD OF WHAT THE LORD DOES\u2014IT WILL HELP YOU IN THE FUTURE<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the name of our Lord Jesus, be blessed.<\/p>\n

It is vitally important to remember the works of the Lord in your life. These memories will strengthen you in times of trial, guide your decisions, and even serve as testimony for others. Scripture often calls God\u2019s people to \u201cremember the deeds of the Lord\u201d<\/strong> (Psalm 105:5, ESV). Every miraculous act the Lord performs, every answered prayer, and every divine intervention should be preserved\u2014either in writing, testimony, or in the heart. In times of difficulty, when our strength fails, these memories remind us that God is faithful and that He will deliver us again.<\/p>\n

The Example of David and Goliath<\/h3>\n

Consider David facing Goliath (1 Samuel 17:32\u201337, ESV). His victory did not come from his anointing, his youth, or dreams, but from his memories of God\u2019s faithfulness<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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1<\/strong> Samuel 17:36, ESV<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cYour servant has killed both lion and bear; and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be like one of them, for he has defied the armies of the living God.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

David remembered how God had delivered him from lions and bears while he protected his father\u2019s sheep. These past victories gave him courage to confront Goliath.<\/p>\n

Theological insight:<\/strong> Memory in the biblical sense is not just recollection; it is an active trust in God\u2019s past faithfulness that fuels present faith. David\u2019s testimony of God\u2019s past deliverances became his spiritual weapon. Without these memories, his confidence would have been merely human courage, vulnerable to fear.<\/p>\n

Mary, the Mother of Jesus: Preserving God\u2019s Works<\/h3>\n

Another profound example of spiritual memory is Mary, the mother of Jesus. She treasured all the events surrounding Jesus\u2019 birth in her heart<\/strong> (Luke 2:19, ESV).<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cBut Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Mary\u2019s careful reflection preserved the truth of the Incarnation for future generations. The Gospels of Luke and Matthew rely heavily on her testimony. Even the accounts of the shepherds (Luke 2:8\u201320, ESV) were preserved because Mary remembered them and shared them with others.<\/p>\n

Theological insight:<\/strong> Mary\u2019s example demonstrates the biblical principle of spiritual contemplation and memory<\/strong>. By treasuring God\u2019s works, she became a conduit through which God\u2019s story could reach the world. This is consistent with the broader biblical theme: God\u2019s people are called to \u201cremember the works of the Lord\u201d<\/strong> (Psalm 77:11, ESV) and to meditate on them continually.<\/p>\n

The Importance of Preserving God\u2019s Works<\/h3>\n

We are called to follow David and Mary\u2019s example:<\/p>\n

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    Record God\u2019s deeds in your life.<\/strong> Write down answered prayers, miracles, and moments of guidance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Reflect on them regularly.<\/strong> Spiritual memory strengthens faith (Deuteronomy 8:2\u20133, ESV).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Share them with others.<\/strong> Testimonies encourage the faith of the next generation (Psalm 78:4\u20137, ESV).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Proverbs 13:22 (ESV)<\/strong> reminds us:<\/p>\n

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    \u201cA good man leaves an inheritance to his children\u2019s children, but the sinner\u2019s wealth is laid up for the righteous.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

    Your spiritual inheritance is more than wealth\u2014it is the testimony of God\u2019s faithfulness. Preserving memories of God\u2019s work equips you for trials and provides a spiritual inheritance for your children and future generations.<\/p>\n

    Practical Steps<\/h3>\n