There are many times we forget things – the passage of time, growing older, or just being too busy. We forget passwords, names of people, where we parked our car or where we put our glasses. People forget. So we often need reminders, memos to help us remember what God has done for us.
The Israelites had a similar tendency. Even with the many miracles they’d seen, they still needed to be reminded of His care for them. In Deuteronomy 8, God reminded the Israelites that He’d allowed them to experience hunger in the wilderness, but then provided an amazing superfood for them every day—manna. He supplied clothing that never wore out. He led them through a wilderness without hurt and provided water in the desert. They’d learned humility, as they realized how totally dependent they were on God’s care and provision.
Psalm 100:5 says, “For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.” Whenever we find ourselves forgetting, we can think about the ways He’s answered our prayers, and that reminds us of His goodness and faithful promises.
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