12 MAY 23 Friday: A Closer Walk Devotional
“Who can list the glorious miracles of the Lord? Who can ever praise him enough? Yet, how quickly they forgot what he had done! They wouldn’t wait for his counsel! Psalm 106: 2, 13
When I read the great stories of what God has done for His people, it really is amazing how God is so active in everyday life. Israel had gone through great trials and had seen the very hand of God do things to their enemy that was staggering. He then cared for their needs as they made their way to the promised land.
When trouble and trials come, they get amnesia. Israel forgets God’s love for them, His abilities, and plans determined for them. The disciples of Jesus would do the same thing. They saw him do all these miracles and would doubt his care and capability a number of times in that three-year period, either the near drowning during the storm or the feeding of the multitudes. They would forget and not rely on Jesus.
When trials and troubles come, this can and will happen to you too. Mark my words, you will get this kind of amnesia. To guard against this, start writing down your prayers, trials, and what God has done. Highlight the ones he has done for you when you doubt or forget. As the hymn says: “So, amid the conflict, whether great or small, Do not be discouraged, God is over all; Count your many blessings, angels will attend, Help and comfort give you to your journey's end.” As you regularly remember the blessings, it will move you to worship and trust him in life's difficulties.
Do you forget what God has done for you during times of trouble?
Reading Plan: Psalm 106:1-18; Prov. 12; Rom 14:13-23; Luke. 8:40-56
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