Remembering Past Lessons
God had brought the Israelites into the Promised
Land and provided for them even though they had sinned - how often through
their history had He warned them. How He had taught them that they “might know the righteous acts of the LORD”
,
By remembering these
things, they could understand and have perspective on their lives.
They might know what to do to receive His blessings and protection.
And know the consequences of violating His Word. Going their own way, and
ignoring His counsel. How often we might have similar questions - ask God to
help you remember. Study His Word anew. Seek His face with an open, humble
heart. Be ready to change.
by Inspiration Ministries
“My people, remember now what Balak king of Moab counseled and
what Balaam son of Beor answered him, and from Shittim to Gilgal, so that you
might know the righteous acts of the LORD.” - Micah 6:5 NASB
God’s people
could not understand why they had so many problems. And why He seemed unhappy
with them.
As they looked for answers, He urged them to “plead your
case before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice.”
If they did, they would learn that “the LORD has a case
against His people.”
He had a “dispute” with
them.
To understand
why, they simply needed to remember their history.
This would
remind them how often He had saved them.
How He sent
Moses, Aaron, and Miriam to lead them out of bondage.
How He
had “ransomed” them.
They
would remember how often they had been attacked.
How Balak
desired to curse them but how God had directed Balaam to pronounce blessings
instead of curses.
They would
realize how God had brought them into the Promised Land and provided for them,
even though they had sinned at Shittim (Numbers 21-25).
How often
through their history had He warned them.
How He had taught them that they “might know the
righteous acts of the LORD.”
By remembering these
things, they could understand and have perspective on their
lives.
They
might know what to do to receive His blessings and protection.
And know the
consequences of violating His Word. Going their own way, and ignoring His
counsel.
How often we
might have similar questions.
To wonder why our
prayers aren’t being answered.
Why we don’t
seem to be receiving God’s blessings.
Why we can’t
seem to find solutions to our problems.
If this happens
to you, ask God to help you remember.
Study His Word
anew.
Seek His face
with an open, humble heart.
Be ready to
change.
And remember
His work in your life. That you might know.
Prayer
Father, thinking back, I remember the ways You have blessed me. I
am reminded of Your Promises. Help me to please You. Forgive me of my sins. In
Jesus’ name. Amen.
Extended Reading
Micah 6
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