The Psalmist writes “I remember the days of old; I meditate on all that you have done; I ponder the work of your hands. I stretch out my hands to you; my soul thirsts for you like a parched land. Selah” (143:5-6). To remember is to look backwards so to speak, to reflect and revisit God’s past dealings with you.

Charles Spurgeon gives an illustration of this from the waterways of old:

Bargemen on the canal push backwards that they may propel the barge forward, and sometimes we who believe in Jesus Christ have to push backwards — to look back on our past experiences in order to derive fresh courage for the present hour of trial.

Friends, take time to look backwards today. His mercies ought not to be forgotten. You will find help for the present and for the way yet ahead.

pdb

Dear friends,

I have had a growing conviction to resume writing posts here on The Breadline, and ask that you pray with me about this. The aim of this blog is to disseminate the truth of God’s Word to the souls of men and women in clear and simple servings (Matthew 4:4). Also, when I write, my own thoughts are clarified. And I have been flooded with many thoughts that I long to share with others, to draw people closer to the Lord, and to build them up in the truth of His Word. Thanks for praying for me and this effort.

Yours by divine mercy,

pdb