Isaiah 42:9 See, the former things have taken place, and new things I declare; before they spring into being I announce them to you.
God wrote things down to make sure we know what has been, what is and what is coming. Things have been recorded for our sake!
God does not have these things written down for Him to remember – it is for our sakes and He used prophets and kings to tell the world about what is to come.
Unfortunately, the world has been sidetracked and needs a bit of a jog now and again!
Do you listen when God gives you a bit of a jog, or do you just carry on by yourself?