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Monday, August 9, 2010 6:25:09 PM
Do you remember what it was like to be in school and hear the teacher say, "Exams are coming up pretty soon?" You knew it was time to start reviewing and studying. You had studied all along, or at least I hope you had.
But when he said it was time for the exam, it was time to stop and take a good, thorough review of everything that you had gone over. You had to try to remember everything, put it in its proper place, and know how to use it for your benefit.
You know the Bible is full of reviews, and sometimes I think God wants us to just stop and review. If we look back in the Old Testament, we find in Exodus 15 that Moses did a great job of reviewing. Just after God had brought Israel safely through the Red Sea and had destroyed their enemies behind them.
Exodus 15:1 says that Moses and the people of Israel sang to the Lord. The entire song that they sang out to God was a review of the many things that God had done to protect Israel. He saved them from their enemies, showed mercy upon them, He led them safely through the wilderness, and generally just looked out for them and took care of them.
In Exodus, Moses and the people of Israel are a great example of reviewing, but there are plenty of other examples throughout the Bible. In Psalms there are a number of chapters where the Psalmists take the time to review and praise the Lord for how he has protected them in hard times. Psalm 18 is a great example where David writes of how God is his rock and fortress.
While the Old Testament has some excellent examples of reviews, this also continues into the New Testament where we can find even more. In Hebrews we can read a review about the many great things that God had done. The review also talks about great leaders from the Old Testament and how they had tremendous faith in what they could not see.
Reviews of what God has done can be a great way to appreciate the things He has done and to praise Him. Take time in your own life to look back and reflect how God has taken care of you and led you to where you are. Count the blessings in your life that exist because of what God has done for you.
Dr. Ann Shorb is the founder and Christian counselor at Christian Counseling & Educational Services, located in south central PA. She is an experienced Christian counselor that is available for clients in Pennsylvania and Maryland.Christian Web Hosting: Christian Web Host
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