Do you remember the time when you prayed for what you have now? You fasted. You consecrated yourself. You sought God in His word. You tied your belt of prayer. You got a prophecy . You waited. Then finally you received. Do you remember? There’s a woman in the Book of Luke chapter 2 called Prophetess Anna. This woman prayed for the coming of the Messiah literally all her life. She spent her time in the temple – praying. After she lost her husband she stayed on the altar , praying for fulfilment of prophecy. Many people don’t know about her but she prayed and prayed, waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem for over 80 years. And then finally , the Messiah was born.
Does Israel remember the days when the sun was scorching and the labour was body wrecking and they cried unto God for deliverance? Do they remember now that they’re finally out of Egypt? Israel forgot. She forgot that she cried unto God and that is why God sent Moses to Pharoah. Do you remember when you were so broken you wanted to die? How God showed up and saved you from the hands of the enemy dear Job? There’s a song that says, “ Count your blessings NAME them ONE BY ONE!” ..
The psalmist says count them and name them! Jog your memory on what God has done. “Oh l don’t have the car yet!” But don’t you recall the time you prayed for good health? When the sickness wouldn’t let you go? Reflection Friday is also for us to remember!! Remember!!! “I once was lost” .. we used to sing amazing grace as just a hymn but the psalmist says, “ l remember that I once was lost. I once was blind!” Then he says BUT NOW! The power of our reflection on testimonies is also a fuel of our praise and worship.
Many of us could’ve been swallowed by the world BUT thank God for salvation. We used to backslide every season BUT NOW! They used to be mere fishermen BUT when Jesus showed up! As we look into the mirror today, look into the many blessings you have. Don’t make the mistake of Israel. When they were set free they stopped complaining about the bricks and straw, they started complaining against God about mere things like garlic and onion.
Remember that you prayed for what you have now.
Always remember , your yesterday is definitely not your today. Have a beautiful Friday!
“They remembered that God was their Rock, that God Most High was their Redeemer.”
Psalms 78:35 NIV