How can we apply the practice of recording spiritual milestones in our lives? Tracing Israel’s Journeys “At the LORD’s command, Moses recorded the stages of their journey. These are the stages listed by their journeys.” (Numbers 33:2) Why God Had Moses Keep a Travel Log • Preservation of God’s mighty acts in sequential order • Tangible proof of covenant faithfulness (cf. Deuteronomy 8:2) • Tool for teaching future generations (Psalm 78:4) • Call to remember and give thanks (1 Chronicles 16:12) Reasons We Benefit from Recording Our Own Milestones • Guards us from spiritual amnesia when trials arise • Sparks worship as we reread past deliverances (Psalm 103:2) • Provides a testimony to family and friends (Joshua 4:6–7) • Tracks answered prayer, reinforcing confidence (1 Samuel 7:12) Simple Ways to Mark the Journey 1. Journal entries dated with location and circumstance 2. Digital notes or voice memos captured immediately after an event 3. Margin notes beside key verses God used that day 4. Annual timeline chart summarizing highlights and challenges 5. Physical symbols—stones, photos, or art—placed where you pray What to Record • Specific Scriptures the Spirit impressed (Jeremiah 15:16) • Decisions of obedience and their outcomes (James 1:22–25) • Moments of conviction, repentance, or restored joy (Psalm 51:12) • Evident providence in relationships, finances, or health (Philippians 4:19) • Milestone celebrations: baptisms, breakthroughs, callings (Acts 14:27) Fruit That Grows Over Time • Steadier faith through catalogued evidence of grace (Hebrews 13:8) • Quick recall of God’s character when discouragement strikes (Lamentations 3:21–23) • Humility, seeing the long road of sanctification (Philippians 1:6) • Readiness to encourage others with concrete stories (2 Corinthians 1:3–4) Getting Started Today • Ask the Spirit to highlight a recent work of God worth noting. • Write or record the basics: what happened, when, where, and how God moved. • Review past entries monthly, adding fresh praise for ongoing faithfulness. • Share at least one milestone with someone close, multiplying testimony. |
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