MEMORIAL DAY

READING: JOSHUA 4:1-24

Verse 7: “Then you shall answer them that the waters of the Jordan were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the Lord; when it crossed over the Jordan, the waters of the Jordan were cut off. And these stones shall be for a monument to the children of Israel forever.”

When the people of Israel crossed into the Promised Land, they built a monument. As stated in verse 7 above, it was to be a memorial before them forever. They built it to honor the Lord and to  acknowledge His supernatural provision. This monument did become a memorial just as Joshua had specified. It stood as a visual reminder of God’s faithfulness. It was another of many reasons for them to remember and recite the history of the goodness of their Lord to their nation. We also have  opportunities to memorialize the acts of God in our lives and families. Although we may not stack up rocks, we can obtain similar results in other ways. We can use any of the many media that are  available to make records of events. We can even place mementoes in and around our homes as reminders of what the Lord has done. As modern Christians we should also establish monuments to God. That’s a thought – about God’s Word.

RESPONSE

1. Next to your salvation, what is the main event in your life that deserves a memorial to God?

2. Is there anything in your home that serves as a monument of an important event? Does this reading influence the meaning of your memorial?