The God with a Track Record

July 3

(Psalm 77:9-20 NIV) “Has God forgotten to be merciful? Has he in anger withheld his compassion?" {10} Then I thought, "To this I will appeal: the years of the right hand of the Most High." {11} I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. {12} I will meditate on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds. {13} Your ways, O God, are holy. What god is so great as our God? {14} You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples. {15} With your mighty arm you redeemed your people, the descendants of Jacob and Joseph. {16} The waters saw you, O God, the waters saw you and writhed; the very depths were convulsed. {17} The clouds poured down water, the skies resounded with thunder; your arrows flashed back and forth. {18} Your thunder was heard in the whirlwind, your lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked. {19} Your path led through the sea, your way through the mighty waters, though your footprints were not seen. {20} You led your people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.”

When we are in great need and doubting the goodness of God, it will help to remember what the Lord has done for His people in the past. This God rescued Noah from a flood that covered the Earth. This God led Moses and His people out of bondage in Egypt and performed many miracles to sustain them as they crossed the desert. This God helped young David slay a giant and become a king. This God was born of a virgin, healed everyone he touched, and rose from the dead after being crucified on a cross. This God called a fisherman named Peter to walk on water and to preach a gospel that changed the world. This God blinded a hater named Paul and transformed him into an apostle who took the message of grace and truth all over the known world. This God died to pay for all your sins and then lifted you out of the slimy pit. You can trust Him to take care of you today. -- Friar Tuck’s Word of the Day