How can we remember God's past faithfulness in our personal lives today? Grasping the Scene at Gilgal Joshua 4:19: “On the tenth day of the first month the people went up from the Jordan and camped at Gilgal on the eastern border of Jericho.” • The stones Israel placed at Gilgal turned a campsite into a classroom of God’s faithfulness. • Every time the people passed by, the story of the Jordan’s parted waters was retold (Joshua 4:21-24). • The pattern is simple: God acts → His people mark it → future generations remember. Why God Calls Us to Remember • Remembering guards our hearts from fear and discouragement (Deuteronomy 7:17-18). • It fuels confident obedience for the next step (Psalm 77:11-12). • It magnifies God, not our circumstances (Psalm 103:2). “Set Up Your Stones” Today Practical, everyday ways to anchor God’s past faithfulness: • Physical reminders – Frame a photo, verse card, or memento tied to a specific answered prayer. – Keep a small “Ebenezer” stone on your desk (1 Samuel 7:12). • Testimony journals – Date entries; record the need, the prayer, the provision. – Review them aloud on anniversaries or when facing new challenges. • Family storytelling – Weave rescue stories into mealtimes or bedtime routines (Deuteronomy 6:20-23). – Celebrate “God-days” the way Israel celebrated Passover (Exodus 12:14). • Corporate celebration – Share fresh testimonies in small group or worship gatherings (Psalm 40:9-10). – Sing songs that recount His deeds (Psalm 96:2-3). • Digital memory stones – Create a phone album titled “God’s Faithfulness” with photos, screenshots of answered-prayer texts, or voice memos. – Set a recurring calendar alert: “Review what God has done.” • Acts of generosity – Give in a way that mirrors how God met you (2 Corinthians 1:3-4). – Attach a note: “Because the Lord provided for me, I want to bless you.” Verses to Keep in View • Lamentations 3:21-23 — His mercies are new every morning. • Psalm 78:4 — We will not hide them from our children. • Isaiah 46:9 — Remember the former things; I am God, and there is no other. • Hebrews 13:8 — Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Living from Gilgal Forward The stones at Gilgal didn’t just point backward—they propelled Israel toward Jericho. Keep marking God’s interventions, and you’ll step into tomorrow’s battles carrying yesterday’s victories. |
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