Memorial Stones To Remember God

    And these stones shall be for a memorial to the children of Israel forever - Joshua 4:7.

                God instructed Joshua to gather twelve stones and build a memorial so that each time the Israelites saw it, they would be reminded that they had not crossed the Jordan on their own strength but because of God. So, they built a memorial that would serve as a reminder of God’s work of deliverance. We too have many memories of experiences of God answering our prayers, God’s marvelous hand of provision and His work of deliverance. There are also memories of many people God has used in our life to build us. Let us be reminded of God’s goodness in our life.

                 The purpose of this memorial was also for the people of Israel to teach their children about the wonderful works which, God had done for them. This may be a sign among you when your children ask in time to come, saying, ‘What do these stones mean to you?’ Then you shall answer them that the waters of the Jordan were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the Lord; when it crossed over the Jordan, the waters of the Jordan were cut off. And these stones shall be for a memorial to the children of Israel forever - Joshua 4:6,7. Let us remember to tell our children about the great things God had done for us.

                We often forget the marvelous works of God in our life. Let us not forget God’s benefits. Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, Who satisfies your mouth with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s - Psalm 103:1-5.    

                                     

PRAYER:  Dear Lord, Let us always remember Your goodness and declare Your wonderful works to our generation. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.