Memorials of God's Deliverance

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Verse:Joshua 4:9 - "Then Joshua set up twelve stones in the middle of the Jordan at the place where the feet of the priests who carried the ark of the covenant were standing, and they are there to this day."

Joshua's instruction to take 12 stones from the Jordan River and install them as a testimony of God's deliverance reveals God's strong character. He desires us to acknowledge and cherish each divine intervention in our lives. This practice serves not only as a personal reminder but also as a legacy for future generations.

By preserving these stones, Israelites demonstrated gratitude for God's past deliverance and affirmed their trust in His ongoing presence. This testimony confirmed God's character as a Deliverer, reassuring them of His ability to rescue in times of need. Such memorials bridge the past and present, declaring that God's power and love are timeless.

Pondering each divine deliverance deepens our love and trust in God. As we reflect on His faithfulness, our bond with Him becomes more profound. By sharing these testimonies with our children, we establish a family legacy, making God the God of our household.

Joshua 4 encourages us to:

Be thorough about God's past deliverance, acknowledging His hand in our lives.

Share these testimonies with our posterity, ensuring they know God's faithfulness.

Cultivate gratitude for divine interventions, strengthening our faith.

As we remember God's deliverance, may our hearts overflow with praise and thanksgiving. May our families be rooted in the knowledge of His love and faithfulness.

Prayer:

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the memorials of Your deliverance. Help us cherish and share Your divine interventions, deepening our bond with You. May our families be blessed by Your timeless love and faithfulness.

Amen.

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