God's Active Remembrance: Faith, Intervention, and Gratitude
Summary
### Summary
Today's message centers on the profound truth that God never forgets His people. We explored various biblical examples to illustrate how God remembers His covenant and intervenes in the lives of His faithful. From Noah, who was remembered and saved from the flood, to Rachel, whose womb was opened after years of barrenness, we see that God's memory is perfect and His timing impeccable. The key takeaway is that God’s remembrance is not just a passive act but an active intervention in our lives, bringing deliverance, healing, and breakthroughs.
We also delved into the importance of our own remembrance of God's past deeds. Just as God remembers us, we are called to remember His faithfulness and miracles in our lives. This act of remembrance strengthens our faith and keeps us grounded in times of trouble. The Israelites often forgot God's miracles, leading to rebellion and doubt. We are encouraged to avoid this pitfall by actively recalling and celebrating God's goodness.
Practical steps were shared on how to keep God's deeds in our memory. These include counting our blessings, sharing testimonies, creating memorials, and writing down our experiences of God's faithfulness. By doing so, we cultivate a heart of gratitude and remain steadfast in our faith, even when faced with new challenges.
### Key Takeaways
1. God's Active Remembrance: God's remembrance is not passive; it involves active intervention. When God remembered Noah, He caused the waters to recede, allowing Noah and his family to fulfill their purpose. Similarly, God’s remembrance in our lives brings about divine intervention and breakthroughs. Trust that God will act in your situation as He did for Noah. [33:38]
2. The Power of Obedience: Noah's obedience to God's instructions to build the ark was crucial for his preservation. Obedience to God's word positions us for His divine intervention. When we follow God's guidance, we align ourselves with His plans and purposes, ensuring His protection and provision. [36:57]
3. Intercessory Remembrance: God remembered Abraham and saved Lot from destruction. Our relationship with God can bring blessings and deliverance to those connected to us. This highlights the power of intercessory prayer and the impact of our faith on others. [38:23]
4. Persistent Prayer: Rachel's persistent prayer and faith led to God remembering her and opening her womb. Persistence in prayer, even when faced with prolonged challenges, invites God's intervention. Keep praying and believing, for God hears and remembers your cries. [40:02]
5. Gratitude and Testimony: The Israelites often forgot God's miracles, leading to doubt and rebellion. We are encouraged to remember and testify about God's past deeds. Sharing testimonies and counting our blessings keep us grounded in faith and gratitude, reminding us of God's continuous faithfulness. [54:04]
### YouTube Chapters
[0:00] - Welcome
[33:38] - God Remembers Noah
[35:23] - Divine Intervention
[36:57] - Obedience and Preservation
[38:23] - God Remembers Abraham
[40:02] - Persistent Prayer of Rachel
[43:08] - God Hears Our Groaning
[47:20] - Covenant Remembrance
[49:35] - Trusting in God's Faithfulness
[51:22] - God Makes a Way
[54:04] - Remembering God's Power
[58:57] - Gratitude in Difficult Times
[01:00:10] - Remembering Deliverance from Bondage
[01:03:42] - God's Miracles and Faithfulness
[01:10:18] - Counting Your Blessings
[01:16:29] - Creating Memorials
[01:17:08] - Prayer and Remembrance
Study Guide
### Bible Study Discussion Guide
#### Bible Reading
1. Genesis 8:1 - "But God remembered Noah and all the wild animals and the livestock that were with him in the ark, and he sent a wind over the earth, and the waters receded."
2. Genesis 30:22 - "Then God remembered Rachel; he listened to her and enabled her to conceive."
3. Exodus 2:24 - "God heard their groaning and he remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac and with Jacob."
#### Observation Questions
1. What actions did God take when He remembered Noah according to Genesis 8:1?
2. How did Rachel's persistent prayer impact her situation as described in Genesis 30:22? [40:02]
3. What was the significance of God remembering His covenant with the Israelites in Exodus 2:24? [43:48]
4. According to the sermon, what are some practical steps we can take to remember God's deeds in our lives? [01:10:18]
#### Interpretation Questions
1. How does the concept of God's active remembrance, as seen in the story of Noah, influence our understanding of divine intervention in our lives? [33:38]
2. In what ways does obedience to God's instructions, as demonstrated by Noah, position us for divine intervention and protection? [36:57]
3. How can the story of Rachel encourage us to persist in prayer despite prolonged challenges? [40:02]
4. What role does intercessory prayer play in bringing blessings and deliverance to others, as illustrated by God remembering Abraham and saving Lot? [38:23]
#### Application Questions
1. Reflect on a time when you felt forgotten by God. How can the story of Noah reassure you of God's active remembrance in your life? [33:38]
2. Noah's obedience was crucial for his preservation. Are there areas in your life where you feel God is calling you to be more obedient? How can you take steps to align with His guidance? [36:57]
3. Rachel's persistent prayer led to a breakthrough. Is there a specific challenge you are facing that requires persistent prayer? How can you commit to praying consistently for this issue? [40:02]
4. Think of someone in your life who might benefit from your intercessory prayer. How can you make a habit of praying for their needs regularly? [38:23]
5. The Israelites often forgot God's miracles, leading to doubt and rebellion. How can you create a habit of remembering and celebrating God's past deeds in your life to strengthen your faith? [54:04]
6. What are some practical ways you can count your blessings and share testimonies to cultivate a heart of gratitude? [01:10:18]
7. How can you create a memorial or write down your experiences of God's faithfulness to remind yourself of His continuous goodness? [01:16:29]
Devotional
Day 1: God's Active Remembrance
God's remembrance is not passive; it involves active intervention. When God remembered Noah, He caused the waters to recede, allowing Noah and his family to fulfill their purpose. Similarly, God’s remembrance in our lives brings about divine intervention and breakthroughs. Trust that God will act in your situation as He did for Noah. [33:38]
Genesis 8:1 (ESV): "But God remembered Noah and all the beasts and all the livestock that were with him in the ark. And God made a wind blow over the earth, and the waters subsided."
Reflection: Think of a time when you felt forgotten or overlooked. How can you trust in God's active remembrance and intervention in your current situation?
Day 2: The Power of Obedience
Noah's obedience to God's instructions to build the ark was crucial for his preservation. Obedience to God's word positions us for His divine intervention. When we follow God's guidance, we align ourselves with His plans and purposes, ensuring His protection and provision. [36:57]
Hebrews 11:7 (ESV): "By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear constructed an ark for the saving of his household. By this he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith."
Reflection: Identify an area in your life where you have been hesitant to obey God's guidance. What steps can you take today to align yourself with His will?
Day 3: Intercessory Remembrance
God remembered Abraham and saved Lot from destruction. Our relationship with God can bring blessings and deliverance to those connected to us. This highlights the power of intercessory prayer and the impact of our faith on others. [38:23]
Genesis 19:29 (ESV): "So it was that, when God destroyed the cities of the valley, God remembered Abraham and sent Lot out of the midst of the overthrow, when he overthrew the cities in which Lot had lived."
Reflection: Think of someone in your life who is in need of God's intervention. How can you commit to interceding for them in prayer this week?
Day 4: Persistent Prayer
Rachel's persistent prayer and faith led to God remembering her and opening her womb. Persistence in prayer, even when faced with prolonged challenges, invites God's intervention. Keep praying and believing, for God hears and remembers your cries. [40:02]
1 Samuel 1:19-20 (ESV): "They rose early in the morning and worshiped before the Lord; then they went back to their house at Ramah. And Elkanah knew Hannah his wife, and the Lord remembered her. And in due time Hannah conceived and bore a son, and she called his name Samuel, for she said, 'I have asked for him from the Lord.'"
Reflection: What is a long-standing prayer request you have been bringing before God? How can you renew your commitment to persistent prayer today?
Day 5: Gratitude and Testimony
The Israelites often forgot God's miracles, leading to doubt and rebellion. We are encouraged to remember and testify about God's past deeds. Sharing testimonies and counting our blessings keep us grounded in faith and gratitude, reminding us of God's continuous faithfulness. [54:04]
Psalm 77:11-12 (ESV): "I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your wonders of old. I will ponder all your work, and meditate on your mighty deeds."
Reflection: Take a moment to write down three specific instances where you have experienced God's faithfulness. How can you share these testimonies with others to encourage their faith?
Quotes
1. "God has not forgotten you. God will not turn his back on you. take note. As human beings, we may be pretty forget, but our God does not forget. So if you look at scriptures, I want us to take note of it. When you read Genesis chapter remembered Noah. And every living thing, every living thing, every living thing, every living thing, and all the cattle that was with him in the earth. And God made a way to pass [33:38] (48 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
over the earth and the waters of the sea." [33:38] (4 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
2. "God remembered Noah because Noah was obedient to God. Hallelujah. God remembered Noah, why? Because Noah did what? Was obedient to God. The instruction God gave him to build the ark was the same ark that God used to preserve them in the time of land. So, any instruction God gives you, it is for your benefit at the end of the day. And when divine intervention is required, there will be divine intervention. God will divinely intervene. Because what happened here was God's divine intervention. God, that was the only way the waters were going to be removed." [37:39] (39 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
3. "When the enemy is coming your way like a flood, may the Spirit of God raise a standard against him. In the name of Jesus. I say, may the Spirit of God raise a standard against him. In the mighty name of Jesus. Amen. It came to pass. God remembered Abraham. Now, Genesis 30, verse 22 and 23. And God remembered Rachel. Hallelujah. And God remembered Rachel. You know, what is the word end? [40:02] (37 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
Which means some things have happened. Rachel has faced situations. Rachel had faced troubles. You know, he had had some needs. Some needs that has not been met. But he needed God's intervention. And God remembered him. Hallelujah." [40:02] (22 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
4. "If God delivered you last year from an accident, he will prevent accidents today. If God healed you, he will heal every sickness and every disease. [50:07] (14 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
May God who remembers us, may he remember us. But may we not be ungrateful to him. Hallelujah. I say, may we not be ungrateful to him. It's amazing when we are confronted with new challenges. We often fail to remember God's faithfulness in the past. Sometimes, what if you are going through a challenge now? All your mind, your everything is focused on [50:45] (33 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
what you are going through now. To the point that you even forget the abilities, and the power of God, and his capabilities to deliver you." [50:07] (9 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
5. "When you go through the waters, I am with you. When you go through the fire, I am with you. Whatever you are going through, God is with you. There's no way God is going to leave you just like that. That's not the God I serve. There's no way. Difficult times may come. [52:29] (22 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
Challenging times may come. But you will come out victorious. You will make a big escape. He will deliver you. God still delivers today. say God still delivers today. God is still in the business of making crooked paths straight. Making hills low. And exalting the valleys. God is still in the business of doing so." [52:29] (29 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
6. "Remember the God that healed you. Remember the God that delivered you from that accident. Remember the God that has upheld you and sustained you. Remember the God that has given you the air to breathe. [58:57] (13 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
Never forget that God. God, He will not forget you. You are not forgotten. No matter what you are going through, all hope is not lost. As long as the Lord sits on the throne, things will get better. And things are already better. In the mighty name of Jesus. I say things will get better in the name of Jesus. In your situation, God will come through for you." [58:57] (30 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
7. "God is not that wicked not to remember you. God has protected you from the snare enemy. Amen. My soul has escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowler. [01:06:34] (16 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
The snare is what? Broken. Hallelujah. I said the snare is broken. Numbers 10 9 10 verse 9 Numbers 10 verse 9 And if you go to war in your life [01:06:51] (17 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
land against the enemy that oppresseth you then ye shall blow an alarm with the trumpets and ye shall be remembered before the Lord. What does it mean to blow an alarm [01:07:07] (16 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
with a trumpet? It means to praise God. It means to worship God. And so anytime you begin to praise and to worship God you are calling on heaven to remember you." [01:06:34] (13 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
8. "When my soul fainted within me I remembered the Lord when my soul fainted within me I remembered [01:17:08] (17 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
the Lord and my prayer came in unto thee into thine holiness in thy amen when my soul was fainting within me I remembered the Lord I remembered [01:17:25] (19 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
the Lord is the time that we are going to pray when my soul fell within me I remembered the Lord may the Holy Spirit be a source of remembrance may the Holy Spirit [01:17:46] (18 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
remind us of those who have been good and kind to us may the Holy Spirit remind us of the good experiences the good moments we have had with God" [01:17:08] (15 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
9. "When my soul was fainting within me Jonah prayed I remembered the Lord And my prayer came to you Into your holy temple I remembered the Lord May somebody remember the Lord The complaints And the murmurings Will not bring the solution But when you remember the God that you serve Make a memorial Of the things he has done To remind you of his ability [01:20:58] (38 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
We don't want to become like the Israelites That after God has spotted the Red Sea Such a great miracle that God did And they still doubted him when another need arose They will not doubt God and his ability Just talk to the Lord Present your requests and supplications Present your requests and supplications In the mighty name of Jesus" [01:20:58] (37 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
10. "This week the Lord will remember you my man the Lord will remember your household in the name of Jesus the Lord will remember each one of you I said the Lord will remember each one of you [01:24:44] (18 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
remember you. situation that seems impossible, God will give you the breakthrough. What doctors could not do, God can do it. What people can not do, can do it. This week may God remember you. Kassi, pray for us. of Jesus, we Amen. Let's clap for Jesus. Hallelujah." [01:24:44] (60 seconds) (Download raw clip | Download cropped clip)
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