In what ways can we create reminders of God's work in our lives? Crossing on Dry Ground—Joshua 4:22 “you are to tell them, ‘Israel crossed the Jordan on dry ground.’” God commanded a physical pile of stones so that every time children asked, the story of His mighty deliverance would be repeated, unedited and unforgettable. Why God Values Tangible Reminders • They safeguard memory: we are “prone to forget” (Deuteronomy 8:11–14). • They spark conversation across generations (Psalm 78:6–7). • They anchor worship in fact, not feeling (Exodus 12:14; 1 Corinthians 11:26). Old-Testament Examples to Imitate • Stones at Gilgal (Joshua 4:20–24) • The Passover meal (Exodus 12:26–27) • Samuel’s Ebenezer stone—“Thus far the LORD has helped us” (1 Samuel 7:12) • Phylacteries and doorposts (Deuteronomy 6:8–9) New-Testament Echoes • Bread and cup—“Do this in remembrance of Me” (Luke 22:19) • Baptism—buried and raised with Christ (Romans 6:4) • Written testimony—“I will always remind you of these things” (2 Peter 1:12–15) Practical Ways to Build Modern “Stones” • Journal specific answers to prayer—the date, the need, the outcome. • Frame a verse beside a family photo tied to God’s intervention. • Celebrate spiritual birthdays with a simple meal and testimony time. • Plant a tree or place a small marker after a mission trip or healing. • Compose a worship playlist that tells your salvation story in song order. • Keep a “God’s faithfulness” jar: drop in notes whenever He provides. • Craft annual traditions—Passover-style dinner at Easter, a gratitude walk on Thanksgiving. • Share milestones on social media with Scripture captions to witness publicly. Passing It Forward • Speak the story often (Deuteronomy 6:20–21). • Invite children to add their own “stones” so the chain of remembrance never breaks. • Let every reminder point beyond itself to Christ, “the same yesterday and today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). Living Daily in the Memory of His Works The physical object isn’t magic; the God it represents is mighty. Every stone, meal, journal entry, or song becomes a standing testimony: “Israel crossed the Jordan on dry ground,” and the Lord who dried that river still moves waters for His people today. |
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