And The Lord Remembered Me Series

Title: AND THE LORD REMEMBERED ME

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Genesis 30:22

Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 1:19-20, Exodus 2:24-25, Genesis 8:1, Psalm 136:23

INTRODUCTION:

When the Bible says, "The Lord remembered," it is not suggesting that God forgets. Instead, it signifies that God is acting on His promises, bringing fulfilment and deliverance at the right time. When God "remembers" someone, He steps into their situation, turning sorrow to joy, barrenness to fruitfulness, and captivity to freedom. This study explores what it means to be remembered by God and how His divine remembrance brings breakthrough.

1. REMEMBERED IN THE MIDST OF WAITING

a) God Sees Our Waiting Season

Just as He saw Rachel, God is aware of our seasons of waiting (Genesis 30:22).

b) Waiting Prepares Us for Greater Things

Our waiting seasons refine us for what lies ahead (James 1:3-4).

c) God’s Timing is Perfect

Though delayed, God’s timing for remembrance is flawless (Ecclesiastes 3:11).

d) Hope Sustains Us in Waiting

Hope in God brings strength during waiting (Psalm 27:14).

Biblical Example: Hannah’s Remembrance – God remembered Hannah and gave her Samuel after a long period of waiting (1 Samuel 1:19-20).

2. REMEMBERED FOR DIVINE INTERVENTION

a) God Hears the Cry of His People

When God remembers, He moves on behalf of His people (Exodus 2:24-25).

b) Deliverance Comes Through Divine Remembrance

God remembered Israel in Egypt and delivered them from slavery.

c) Intervention Changes Circumstances

When God intervenes, situations are transformed (Psalm 136:23-24).

d) God’s Remembrance Breaks Chains

Divine remembrance frees us from limitations (Acts 12:7-11).

Biblical Example: Noah’s Deliverance – God remembered Noah and stopped the flood, delivering him and his family (Genesis 8:1).

3. REMEMBERED FOR FRUITFULNESS

a) God Restores Fruitfulness

Divine remembrance brings fruitfulness to barren areas of life (Genesis 30:22-23).

b) Faith Prepares Us for Fruitfulness

When God remembers, barrenness turns to blessing (Hebrews 11:11).

c) New Life Springs from God’s Remembrance

Like Sarah, God’s remembrance brings about new beginnings (Genesis 21:1-2).

d) Blessings Flow Through Divine Remembrance

God’s remembrance brings an overflow of blessings (Psalm 115:12-14).

Biblical Example: Elizabeth’s Fruitfulness – After years of barrenness, God remembered Elizabeth and gave her John the Baptist (Luke 1:13, 24-25).

4. REMEMBERED FOR COVENANT PROMISES

a) God is Faithful to His Covenant

He remembers His covenant promises (Psalm 105:8-10).

b) Covenant Promises are Eternal

God’s promises are unchanging and eternal (Hebrews 6:13-19).

c) God’s Remembrance Brings Covenant Blessings

His remembrance brings the fulfilment of covenant blessings (Deuteronomy 7:9).

d) Our Trust is in His Covenant Faithfulness

Faith in God’s promises anchors us (2 Corinthians 1:20).

Biblical Example: Israel’s Deliverance – God remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, leading to Israel’s deliverance from Egypt (Exodus 2:24).

5. REMEMBERED FOR DIVINE FAVOUR

a) Favour Comes Through God’s Remembrance

Divine remembrance brings favour in unexpected places (Genesis 39:21).

b) Divine Favour Opens Doors

Favour from God creates opportunities for breakthrough (Proverbs 3:4).

c) Favour Changes Destiny

God’s favour transforms the lives of those He remembers (Ruth 2:10).

d) Grace and Mercy Flow from God’s Favour

God’s remembrance is filled with grace and mercy (Ephesians 2:4-5).

Biblical Example: Mordecai’s Favour – God remembered Mordecai, causing the king to favour him, which led to his promotion (Esther 6:1-11).

CONCLUSION:

When God remembers His people, He brings transformation, favour, and fulfilment. His remembrance is a sign of His faithfulness and His active involvement in our lives. As we wait on Him and trust in His promises, we can be assured that He will remember us, bringing joy, breakthrough, and restoration.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Lord, thank You for Your faithfulness in remembering me.

2. Father, remember me and bring transformation in every area of my life.

3. Restore every lost blessing in my life as You remember me, Lord.

4. Let Your remembrance bring fruitfulness in all barren areas.

5. Grant me favour as You remember me today, Father.

6. Let Your covenant promises be fulfilled in my life.

7. Lord, remember me and deliver me from every limitation.

8. May Your intervention change every challenging circumstance in my life.

9. Let Your grace and mercy flow abundantly as You remember me.

10. Lord, let Your remembrance bring joy, fulfilment, and new beginnings.