January 16, 2026 WEST

What does it mean when God remembers? This powerful reading through Genesis 9, Joshua 9, Job 9, and Proverbs 9 confronts us with profound truths about covenant, discernment, and wisdom. In Genesis, we discover that God's remembrance isn't about recalling something forgotten—it's about His continual mindfulness and presence with us. The rainbow stands as an eternal reminder that God keeps His promises, even when circumstances look hopeless. We're challenged to examine our own fruitfulness: Are we multiplying the kingdom's agenda in our lives? Are we bringing reproach or honor to our Father's name? The story of Noah's sons reminds us that we carry responsibility for advancing God's legacy, not castrating it through selfishness or sin. Joshua 9 delivers a sobering warning about making alliances without seeking God's counsel first. The Gibeonites deceived Israel by playing on their sympathies, and the result was a complication that affected generations. How often do we rush into relationships, commitments, or decisions without first asking the Lord? This chapter calls us to discernment—to not let sympathy override our need to hear from God. Job 9 reveals our desperate need for a mediator, reminding us that we have what Job longed for: Jesus, our advocate who stands between us and the Father. Finally, Proverbs 9 contrasts wisdom and folly, urging us to surround ourselves with wise counsel and to leave inexperience behind. Together, these chapters paint a picture of a God who never forgets His people, who calls us to seek Him before acting, and who offers us wisdom for every decision we face.