How lovely God is Pt 27: God remembers

Psalm 105:1-11                      1Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done.  2Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts.  3Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.  4Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.  5Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced,  6you his servants, the descendants of Abraham, his chosen ones, the children of Jacob.  7He is the LORD our God; his judgments are in all the earth.  8He remembers his covenant forever, the promise he made, for a thousand generations, 9the covenant he made with Abraham, the oath he swore to Isaac.  10He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to Israel as an everlasting covenant: 11“To you I will give the land of Canaan as the portion you will inherit.”

Praise the LORD and exalt His name

I think every culture and every human being has a need to believe in something or Someone who is greater than themselves.  The thing that is different between the believer and the secular world is that the believer has an intimate and personal relationship with the God who created the universe.  Psalm 105 is not just a history lesson; it is a worship invitation grounded in memory.  The psalmist calls God’s people to praise, not because life is easy, but because God is faithful — faithful to promises made long ago, faithful across generations, and faithful even when His people forget.  At the center of this passage is a powerful truth: God remembers His covenant. And because He remembers, we can trust, worship, speak, and hope with confidence.

First we should remember to praise the LORD — and do it out loud.  The writer does not say, “Feel thankful quietly,” but, “Give praise… proclaim His name.”  Worship is meant to be expressed, shared, and spoken.  To “proclaim His name” means more than saying the word LORD.  In Scripture, God’s name represents His character — His mercy, holiness, power, and faithfulness (Exodus 34:6–7).  When we praise His name, we are declaring who He is, not just what He has done.

This kind of praise reshapes our perspective.  It pulls our focus off ourselves and places it back where it belongs — on God’s greatness.  Isaiah reminds us that God inhabits the praises of His people (Isa 57:15), meaning worship is not just response; it becomes sacred space where God meets us.  Notice also that praise is directed toward the nations.  Israel’s worship was never meant to be private or tribal.  God’s saving acts were always intended to be known beyond borders (Gen 12:3).  We were put on this planet to praise God and also to further His Kingdom.  From the very beginning, worship and witness were meant to go together.

Tell everyone what God has done in your life

Praise naturally leads to storytelling.  Worship is not only vertical (to God) but horizontal (to others).  The psalmist calls God’s people to tell what God has done — to speak of His “wonderful acts.”  Throughout Scripture, remembering and retelling are spiritual disciplines.  Israel was commanded to teach their children what God had done so that faith would not be lost in the next generation (Deuteronomy 6:6–9).  Stories preserve identity.  They remind us that we are not abandoned, forgotten, or random — we are part of God’s ongoing work in history.

Testimony is powerful because it makes theology personal.  It moves truth from abstract belief to lived experience.  Revelation even says that believers overcome by “the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony” (Rev 12:11).  God’s work in your life becomes encouragement for someone else’s faith.  And notice: the psalmist does not limit testimony to dramatic miracles.  He says, “tell of all His wonderful acts.”  Daily provision, forgiveness, endurance through hardship — these are also divine works.

Because God remembers His promises

The most important theme in Scripture is that God sent His Son to redeem humanity.  But the second is that God never forgets; He remembers His covenant.  In Scripture, a covenant is not a casual agreement; it is a binding, sacred commitment initiated by God.  When God makes a covenant, He ties His own reputation to its fulfillment.  He does not forget, abandon, or revise His promises when circumstances change.  The writer of Psalm 105 specifically points to God’s covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob — the promise of land, descendants, and blessing (Gen 15; 26:3–5; 28:13–15).  At the time of these promises, there was no nation, no territory, no visible evidence — only God’s word.  Yet centuries later, Israel could look back and say: God kept His promise.

When Scripture says God “remembers,” it does not mean He had forgotten.  It means He acts in accordance with His promise (Exod 2:24).  God’s memory leads to deliverance, protection, and fulfillment.

For believers today, this covenant faithfulness finds its ultimate expression in Christ.  Paul says that all God’s promises are “Yes” in Jesus (2 Cor 1:20).  The same God who kept His word to Abraham keeps His word to those who trust in His Son.

And your reward will be great

The covenant was not just about survival; it was about inheritance.  God promised His people not only protection but provision — not only rescue but reward.  In the Old Testament, that reward was land — a place of rest, fruitfulness, and identity.  But the New Testament expands this vision.  Believers in Christ are promised an even greater inheritance: eternal life, the kingdom of God, and resurrection glory (1 Pet 1:3–4).

Jesus told His disciples, “Great is your reward in heaven” (Matt 5:12).  Paul says our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed (Rom 8:18).  God’s covenant faithfulness extends beyond this life into eternity.

This does not mean Christians should ignore earthly struggles.  It means that hardship does not have the final word.  God’s promises stretch further than our pain.  And notice: the inheritance is not earned — it is given.  Covenant blessing is rooted in grace, not performance.

What about me?

Many believers wait until they feel thankful before they praise.  Scripture teaches the opposite: praise often leads our feelings into alignment with truth.  When anxiety, disappointment, or weariness clouds your heart, begin by speaking God’s name — faithful, healer, provider, redeemer.  Praise does not deny pain, but it refuses to let pain have the final word.  Try this: before listing your problems in prayer, list God’s attributes.  You may find that worship does not change your circumstances immediately, but it will change how you face them.

Many Christians feel unqualified to speak about God because they don’t think their story is impressive enough.  But you don’t need a dramatic rescue story to glorify God — you only need honesty.  Who around you needs to hear how God has sustained you?  Your children, your church family, your co-workers, your neighbors?  Faith grows in communities where stories of God’s faithfulness are shared regularly.  Make room in your conversations for gratitude, not just complaints.  Sometimes the most powerful witness is simply saying, “I don’t know how I would have made it through without the Jesus.”

There are seasons when God’s promises feel distant.  Prayers seem unanswered.  Waiting grows long.  Doubt whispers that maybe God has moved on.

Psalm 105 reminds us: God’s faithfulness does not depend on our feelings or our circumstances.  It depends on His character.  When you are tempted to question whether God will come through, return to His promises.  Write them down.  Speak them aloud.  Remind your heart that God has a flawless track record.  You may not yet see how things will unfold, but you can be confident of this: God has not forgotten you, and He has not forgotten what He has promised.

Some believers quietly assume that obedience should guarantee comfort.  When hardship comes, they wonder if they have failed or if God has abandoned them.  Psalm 105 gently reminds us: God’s greatest rewards are often future, not immediate.  Faithfulness now may not lead to instant ease, but it does lead to eternal glory.  When life feels unfair, remember that this world is not the full measure of God’s blessing.  Stay faithful.  Stay hopeful.  Stay anchored in God’s promises.  Your story is not finished yet.

In a world of broken commitments and forgotten promises, Scripture presents a radically different picture of God: a God who never forgets His word, never abandons His people, and never fails to complete what He begins.

So when doubt creeps in, return to praise.
When fear rises, tell His story.
When waiting feels long, remember His covenant.
And when life feels heavy, lift your eyes to the inheritance that is coming.