Sun.’s Devo - Remember What God Has Done

Read: Ps. 73, 77, 78
It is hard not to relate to David in Psalms 73. Everyday we read about people that are anti-god and living the high life with all the power and luxury. It is hard not to be envious or resentful but then we have to remember their end. This life that seems so long to us is really a breath in eternity and our momentary affliction is nothing compared to the eternal reward that is waiting for us that endure until the end.
In Psalms 77, David reminds himself of the miraculous things God did for his people like parting the Red Sea. To live apart from God is to miss out on all the miraculous things He does for his children. Sometimes we just need to remember what God has done for us then we won’t envy the wicked.
We also need to teach our children and the next generation what God has done, not only in the Bible, but in our own lives. This will keep them from turning back in the midst of their battles. God provided for the children of Israel as a reminder to us that he will provide for us. He will lead us by his Holy Spirit and furnish a table for us in our wilderness. He is the God of the impossible if we just have faith.
Psalms 78 also warns us of God’s discipline. His mercy is very strong but he will eventually discipline us because he loves us. We have to teach our children this also.
Lord, remind us today of all the things you have done for us and strengthen our spirits.