Today's Reading: Genesis 30
In the Bible, God is often described as remembering His promises and the people He cares about. The idea of God remembering is a way of expressing God's faithfulness and his ongoing concern for his people.
For example, in Exodus 2:24-25, God remembers His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and sees the suffering of the Israelites in Egypt. He hears their cries for help and decides to intervene on their behalf.
Similarly, in Isaiah 49:15-16, God says, "Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you. Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are continually before me." This passage communicates that God's love and care for his people is so strong that he will never forget them, and that they are always on his mind.
In Genesis 30:22, God remembered Rachel and opened her womb, which is seen as a sign of God's faithfulness and care for her. Rachel had waited a long time before she became pregnant. She likely became frustrated and impatient during this time and perhaps had even given up on her desire to be a mom.
When the Bible talks about God remembering, it is expressing the idea that God is faithful and compassionate, and that He keeps His promises and takes care of those who put their trust in Him. He will not (actually, cannot) forget you or the promises He has made to you. So, don't get frustrated and impatient during the "waiting time." God will remember you and your situation in His perfect timing.
He has "engraved you" on the palms of His hands and He will not forget!
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