the hand of the Lord, that it is mighty."
Joshua 4:24
Recently I realized that all of the photos and mementos in my office represent the past. I considered removing them. But wondered if those remindered of people, places, and events might serve some many purpose beyond nostalgia. To Void being mired in the "yesterdays" of life, I needed to discover the value of those items for today and tomorrow.
When God's people crossed the Jordan River into the promised Land, He told their leader. Joshua, to choose 12 men, have each one take it to their campsite that night (Josh. 4:1-5). Joshua set up the stones as a memorial so that when future generation asked. "What do these stones mean to you? They could tell them about God's faithfulness in holding back the water while they crossed (vv.6-7).
As followers of Christ, its good for us to have tangible evidence of God's help in the past. Those momentos remind us that His faithfulness continues today. And we can follow Him confidently into the future. Our "stones" may also help others know that God's hand is mighty, as they encourage us to fear the Lord our God forever(v.24).
The memories of what God has done for us can become building block for today and tomorrow
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