Seek and remember

“Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually. Remember his marvelous works that he hath done, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;” - 1 Chronicles 16v11-12

When David finally was able to see the ark returned to Jerusalem he called for a great celebration. He at least had the right focus here because the purpose of the celebration was to thank and to praise God for what He had done. There was no mention of the military victories or what he had done, but the total focus was on what God had done there.

At the beginning of this beautiful song of praise David mentioned two things that the people should consider as they celebrated. He told them to “seek the Lord and remember his works.” These two aspects of worship go hand in hand. James gives us the same principle when he tell us that a mark of spiritual maturity is to look on how God has brought us through spiritual trials in order to increase our faith.

Part of seeking the Lord is to call to mind what He has done for us in the past. When we remember the Lord it increases our likelihood of seeking Him in present situations. May each day be one of seeking the Lord and remembering Him.