Have you ever noticed when you read in the Old Testament how many times you find a reference to a miracle God had done or a promise He had kept for the nation of Israel? I did a very quick and unscientific word search and came up with over fifty times that the phrase “out of Egypt” is used in a way that is a remembrance of God using Moses to bring the nation of Israel out of Egypt and eventually to the promise land.

It’s not that God needs to keep pointing this out….it’s that the children of Israel needed to be continually reminded. There seem to be two distinct purposes for these reminders. The first one was for when the Israelites were heading down the path of disobedience. It’s like God was saying, “Hey, remember me….the One who brought you out of Egypt and into the promised land? Remember all those miracles I did for you? Don’t you think I should be worshipped and obeyed? What are you doing…what are you thinking?!”

The second situation that brings on a reminder was when the nation was facing something really tough. Usually it was an upcoming battle that was going to be fought against incredible odds. In these cases the reminder was more like, “Hey, remember me….the One who brought you out of Egypt and into the promised land? Remember all those miracles I did for you? Don’t you think that I can handle this battle for you too? Why are you worrying?”

 I think remembering the goodness and greatness of God is still very important for us today. Remember who He is and what He has done…..the miracles of the Bible, yes, but also the great things that He has done for you. Your salvation, the way He provides for you, everything in your life comes from Him. Doesn’t He deserve to be worshipped and obeyed? Hasn’t He proven that He can be trusted in the midst of any of our life’s storms?

So take time today to remember what a mighty God we serve!!