How can Joshua 4:20 inspire us to share God's deeds with others? Setting the Scene at Gilgal “Then Joshua set up in Gilgal the twelve stones they had taken from the Jordan.” (Joshua 4:20) Why the Stones Matter - Memorials remind God’s people of literal acts He has performed. - They spark conversations with the next generation (Joshua 4:21-22). - They testify so “all the peoples of the earth may know that the hand of the LORD is mighty” (Joshua 4:24). Lessons for Sharing God’s Deeds Today - God’s works are meant to be remembered publicly, not kept private. - Tangible reminders (journals, photos, milestones) can serve as modern “stones.” - Testimony is multi-generational: what God did for us becomes faith fuel for children and neighbors. - Every retelling magnifies God, not the storyteller (Psalm 115:1). - Silence about God’s interventions risks forgetting His faithfulness (Judges 2:10). Practical Ways to Set Up ‘Stones’ of Testimony - Record answered prayers and share them at family meals or small groups. - Mark significant dates in a Bible margin and revisit them yearly. - Display a simple object tied to a miracle or provision, explaining its story to visitors. - Use social media posts that highlight Scripture and God’s action, keeping Christ—not self—central (1 Peter 2:9). - Encourage children to create artwork or crafts depicting moments when God helped the family. Encouragement from Related Scriptures - Psalm 78:4 — “We will not hide them from their children; we will declare to the next generation the praises of the LORD, His might, and the wonders He has performed.” - Isaiah 12:4 — “Give praise to the LORD; proclaim His name! Make His works known among the nations.” - Mark 5:19 — “‘Go home to your own people and tell them how much the Lord has done for you and how He has had mercy on you.’” - 1 Chronicles 16:12 — “Remember the wonders He has done, His marvels, and the judgments He has pronounced.” - Revelation 12:11 — “They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony.” Takeaway Joshua 4:20 challenges us to build visible, shareable reminders of God’s mighty acts so that every conversation about them points hearts to the living God who still works wonders today. |
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