Since the beginning of time, stories have proven to be the most uninterrupted form of entertainment. We watch stories on TV at the movies, on our phones, or read about them in the most traditional form-a book. Many a campfire has had stories told around it, some true and some not true. Stories have been told to entertain, to educate, and even to record history. It was quite common before written language for families and people groups to record their history orally by storytelling.

The Bible is full of stories. Stories of recorded history, stories of genealogies, stories of failure and redemption, but most of all stories of God’s glory and the many things he has done throughout his interaction with mankind. In 1 Chronicles chapter 16, David has brought the ark of the covenant back to reside with the people of Israel and in doing so there is a large celebration as a result. David gave instructions on how to praise the Lord as they celebrated. What was the common theme? Remember the things that God had done.

David literally praises God by telling the story of the things he had done, remembering the covenant God had made with his people. In the same way we should tell the stories of what God has done in our lives. Not just to proclaim his name to those around us, but to also REMEMBER and not forget what he has done for us, our children, and our children’s children. May we never forget to tell the story of his glory.