Psalm 105:5 “Remember his marvellous works that he hath done; his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;”

We live in a world that is chronically forgetful. We live blessing to blessing, crisis to crisis, often forgetting the miracles of yesterday the moment a new shadow falls over today. When God commands us to remember, it isn’t because He has an ego that needs stroking or because He is worried His achievements will be forgotten in the history books. God tells us to remember His marvelous works because He knows the human heart is prone to spiritual amnesia.

Why is this command so vital for us?

1. Remembering is your “epi-pen” for Anxiety

When we look at a looming obstacle, our default setting is fear. We ask, “How will I ever get through this?” But when we deliberately look backward and trace God’s faithfulness, the question changes. We look at the past parted seas, the unexpected provisions, and the quiet comfort in lonely nights, and we realize: “The God who carried me then is the God who holds me now.” These memories change our perspective from panic to praise.

2. It Anchors Our Identity

Psalm 105 was written to remind the Israelites of their covenant history. By remembering the “wonders” and “judgments,” they remembered who they were, and more importantly, Whose they were. When life gets chaotic and you feel unattached, remembering what God has done anchors you. It reminds you that you are not an orphan traveling through a random universe; you are a child of the King who has a track record of showing up.

3. His Past Performance is a Prophecy of His Future Faithfulness

God’s character does not change. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. (Hebrews 13:8) Therefore, every “marvellous work” He has done in your past is a blueprint that reveals what He is capable of doing in your future. If He comforted you in grief before, He can do it again. If He provided a way out when there seemed to be none, He can do it again. Remembering bridges the gap between past gratitude and future hope.

Father, forgive me for how quickly I forget Your goodness. When a new trouble arises, my heart so easily panics. Today, I choose to pause and remember. I remember the prayers You answered, the burdens You lifted, and the silent ways You protected me. You have been so faithful to me. I place my tomorrow into the hands of the God who has always taken care of my yesterday. In Jesus’ precious Name I pray. Amen.