He hears. He remembers. He sees. He knows.

God heard their groaning, and God remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob, and God saw the Israelites, and God knew (Exodus 2:24-25)

In what way were the Israelites groaning? Perhaps Asaph’s words in Psalm 77 reflected their feelings.

Will the Lord reject forever
and never again show favor?

Has his faithful love ceased forever?
Is his promise at an end for all generations?

Has God forgotten to be gracious?
Has he in anger withheld his compassion?” (Psalm 77:7-9)

How often do we feel that way?

Wondering if God has rejected us?

Wondering if we have exhausted his love, patience, and grace?

But God hears us.

He remembers the new covenant in Jesus’ blood that was poured out for us. And in all our struggles, he sees us and knows what’s happening.

But most importantly, he saves.

He proved it in Egypt. And he proved it at the cross.

So let us reflect on what he has done.

Let us meditate on all his actions.

And as spiritual descendants of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph, let us sing with Asaph,

God, your way is holy.
What god is great like God?

You are the God who works wonders;
you revealed your strength among the peoples.

With power you redeemed your people… (Psalm 77:13-15)