Iwas pleased when I received a free gift in the post—a CD of Scripture set to music. After listening to it several times, some of the melodies took root in my mind. Before long I could sing the words to a couple of verses in the book of Psalms without the help of the recording.

Music can help us recall words and ideas we might otherwise forget. God knew that the Israelites would forget Him when they entered the Promised Land (Deut. 31:20). They would forsake Him, turn to idols and trouble would follow (vv.16-18). Because of this He asked Moses to compose a song and teach it to the Israelites so they could remember their past closeness with Him and the sin that hurt their relationship (31:19-22). Perhaps, most importantly, God wanted His nation to recall His character: “[God] is the Rock, His work is perfect; for all His ways are justice, a God of truth and without injustice; righteous and upright is He” (32:4).

Consider what God might want you to remember about Him today. Is it His power, His holiness, His love or His faithfulness? Can you think of a song that celebrates God’s character? Sing it to the Lord (Eph. 5:19).

Remember God’s goodness.

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Jennifer Benson Schuldt

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