Remember With Gratitude
November 11, 2026
Praying Friends,
Today we remember! We pause, we reflect, we quietly think about the past and the great sacrifices made for our freedom. We take 60 seconds of silence on the 11th hour of the 11th day in the 11th month to be thankful for men and women who willingly suffered. It is the least we can do.
Psalm 111 is a song of praise that highlights the importance of remembrance by saying, “He has caused his wonders to be remembered” (Psalm 111:4 NIV).
The Bible is full of memorials like the Passover meal (Exodus 12), the stones piled up at the Jordan (Joshua 4), and the repeated warning to “take care lest you forget” (Deuteronomy 6:12).
In Psalm 111, we are asked to remember the works of the LORD. His marvelous works point to the glorious wonder of His person. In verse 2, the psalmist says they are great and pondered by those who delight in them.
Firstly, He is righteous in all His ways. “Glorious and majestic are his deeds, and his righteousness endures forever” (Psalm 111:3). We may not always understand the way God has worked in the past, but we can be assured that what He does is always right. He does not make mistakes. This was the understanding of Abraham when negotiating with God about the judgement of Sodom. He said, “Far be it from you! Will not the Judge of all the earth do right?” (Genesis 18:25).
He is gracious and compassionate. “He has caused his wonders to be remembered; the LORD is gracious and compassionate” (Psalm 111:4). God always seeks to bless His people and give them what is best for them. Some have mistakenly labelled God in the Old Testament as angry and judgment prone. This is a misunderstanding. He is full of grace and compassion. He had to discipline His people when they turned away from Him, but it was with love and tenderness.
He is a powerful provider. “He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever” (Psalm 111:5). God does not forget the needs of His people. Remember the 40 years of disobedience and wandering in the journey from Egypt to Canaan? Despite their complaining, the LORD kindly gave them manna each morning for their daily needs.
He is faithful, just, and fully trustworthy. “The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy” (Psalm 111:7). His words are as solid as His character. What He has promised He will bring to pass. He was faithful in the past and that will not change.
Lastly, He is redemptive in His purposes. “He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever — holy and awesome is his name” (Psalm 111:9). God sees our failures and recognizes our weaknesses, yet He does not give up on us.
His greatest act of redemption was at the cross. He willingly gave His only Son (John 3:16) with the purpose of redeeming us back to Himself (Ephesians 1:7). Today we remember the sacrifice of Jesus and worship Him who gave His all.
As we pray for our prodigals and for revival among us, may we do so with grateful hearts as we remember!
Warmly in Christ,
Bryan and Rachel
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