Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson

Lest You Forget the Lord

Jan 21, 2025

When feelings of despair creep in, it's often a sign that we may have forgotten who God truly is. The discussion focuses on the critical need to remember God's presence and how it can transform our lives. Reflecting on biblical texts, the conversation emphasizes that recalling God's faithfulness is vital for restoring hope. This insightful exploration serves as a reminder that in our moments of doubt, it's not God who forgets us but rather we who stray from remembering His promises.

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Remembering God's character is essential to our faith, as forgetting Him can lead to feelings of despair and abandonment.

The psalmist's shift from self-focus to remembrance of God's eternal mercy fosters hope and restores a sense of purpose in life.

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The Importance of Remembering the Lord

The act of remembering God is emphasized as a crucial aspect of spiritual life, with a warning not to forget Him. This reminder, found in Deuteronomy 6:12 and reiterated in Deuteronomy 8:11, suggests a human tendency to overlook God's presence and His influence in daily life. Forgetting the Lord doesn’t imply a loss of belief but rather a diminishing of understanding His character and role, which can lead to feelings of abandonment. This paradox highlights the necessity of cultivating a conscious memory of God’s faithfulness to counter feelings of isolation and despair.

The Importance of Remembering the Lord

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When we grow despondent and wonder if God has forgotten us, the opposite might actually be true: we’ve forgotten what our God is like. Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on the peculiar warning to “take care lest you forget the LORD” (Deut. 6:12).

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