"And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over Jordan, that the Lord spake unto Joshua, saying,
Take you twelve men out of the people, out of every tribe a man,
And command ye them, saying, Take you hence out of the midst of Jordan, out of the place where the priests’ feet stood firm, twelve stones, and ye shall carry them over with you, and leave them in the lodging place, where ye shall lodge this night."
Joshua 4:1-3
This is an interesting part of the story of crossing the Jordan, with God instructing Joshua about how to get people to remember the miracle and pass the story on to their children. It made me think that we're probably all pretty forgetful about the miracles that we have witnessed in our lives, and unless they come up as part of a certain story in our lives, we don't always pass them on to anyone.
So, what are our symbolic stones? What helps us remember those things in our lives, and how can we keep those spiritual events from being forgotten... by us, and by others? There are so many disheartening stories out there right now... maybe we need a spiritual tide going the other direction. :)
Today, let's take some time to specifically remember the miracles that we have witnessed in our lives, and then let's find a way to retain their memory. Let's tell them to someone, write them down--record them in some way so that those stories can be remembered and shared. Let's remember God's hand in our lives, and renew our trust and faith.
Take you twelve men out of the people, out of every tribe a man,
And command ye them, saying, Take you hence out of the midst of Jordan, out of the place where the priests’ feet stood firm, twelve stones, and ye shall carry them over with you, and leave them in the lodging place, where ye shall lodge this night."
Joshua 4:1-3
This is an interesting part of the story of crossing the Jordan, with God instructing Joshua about how to get people to remember the miracle and pass the story on to their children. It made me think that we're probably all pretty forgetful about the miracles that we have witnessed in our lives, and unless they come up as part of a certain story in our lives, we don't always pass them on to anyone.
So, what are our symbolic stones? What helps us remember those things in our lives, and how can we keep those spiritual events from being forgotten... by us, and by others? There are so many disheartening stories out there right now... maybe we need a spiritual tide going the other direction. :)
Today, let's take some time to specifically remember the miracles that we have witnessed in our lives, and then let's find a way to retain their memory. Let's tell them to someone, write them down--record them in some way so that those stories can be remembered and shared. Let's remember God's hand in our lives, and renew our trust and faith.
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