Meditation
REMEMBER THE WORD
Text: Exodus 2
24 August 2014
GOD REMEMBERS HIS COVENANT WORD
How wonderful it is to know that God always remembers His covenant Word He gave!
Then the children of Israel groaned because of their bondage,
And they cried out; and their cry came up to God because
Of the bondage.So God heard their groaning, and God remembered His covenant
With Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob.And God looked upon the children of Israel,
And God acknowledged them. Exodus 2:23-25
SIGNIFICANT LESSONS
Let us take time to learn deep and valuable lessons as we read this text.
1. Time does not affect the Covenant Word
a) Three patriarchs were mentioned (Abraham, Isaac and Jacob)
b) God kept His word to each of the patriarchs
c) The children of Israel had been in Egypt for 400 years
d) God still remembered His covenant promise given to the patriarchs
2. Circumstances do not affect the Covenant Word
a) The circumstances of life may vary and change dramatically
b) There may be good years and there may also be lean years
c) Life’s problems and challenges will never affect the Covenant Word
3. God will respond to us according to His Divine plans
a) God had not stepped in earlier because of His Divine Plans
b) The sojourn in Egypt was important for it helped the children of Israel to grow strong and numerous
c) Hardships in life must be factored in
CRYING OUT TO GOD FOR HELP
The children of Israel cried out to the Lord in their hour of great need. Their prayer efforts were not in vain!
1. God remembered His covenant
2. He looked upon His people with compassion and favour
3. God acknowledged them
4. He would deliver His people out of their misery
Let us exercise greater faith in the Lord. Let us believe that He is a God who will always remember and honour His covenant word with His people!