- Take twelve men from the people, from each tribe a man, and command them, saying, ‘Take twelve stones from here out of the midst of the Jordan, from the very place where the priests’ feet stood firmly, and bring them over with you and lay them down in the place where you lodge tonight.’ Joshua 4:2-3 – What are you taking away from the times of God’s provision to remind you when times are rough that God is with you? See these stones were to be a reminder for God’s people that He was with them and a sign for generations to come as to how God provides for His own. So what stones are you setting up to remind you of how God takes care of you? Maybe it’s a note in the margins of your bible of when God spoke into you through His Word. Maybe it’s a picture of a friend that God brought into your life when you needed them most. The list could go on, but there is a fact that remains…if we don’t set up some reminders for ourselves of what God has done, we can forget about how good of a God He is next time we are in need. Take time in the blessed times to set up some “stones.” Don’t allow the future struggle to blind you to what God has done for you in the past. Look back at those stones, those reminders of God’s provision, and remember the same God that was with Joshua here, was the same God that was with you in your past struggle, and still is the same God that’s walking with you through this current struggle. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac
- Joshua 4 Daily DEVO That this may be a sign among you. When your children ask in time to come, ‘What do those stones mean to you?’ Joshua 4:6 – What are your stones that people around you will see and ask you about? For the people in our passage the stones were a visible testimony of what God had done for them, something that others could see and ask about. What are people seeing in you that’s making them wonder and ask? Could be the way you talk is different than anyone else at work. Could be you don’t do what everyone else at school does. Could be the fact you have a habit of going to church. Our life with God should be visible within our life. Those around us should be able to see the Jesus within us, even if they don’t yet understand what they are seeing. So how today can you let the Jesus within you be seen by others around you so they begin asking you about Him? I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 1168
- Joshua 4 – Pastor Mac Daily DEVO And he said to the people of Israel, “When your children ask their fathers in times to come, ‘What do these stones mean?’ then you shall let your children know, ‘Israel passed over this Jordan on dry ground.’” Joshua 4:21-22 – Tomorrow I’ll be preaching on being devoted to the apostles teaching. Now my last point is one I foresee some feeling at first overwhelmed with because I’m going to push people to “teach” the apostles teaching. While that may seem too much, too out of their comfort zone, what I’m asking them to do is what we see happen in this passage. To be ready to share God’s words and work with people when the opportunity arises. To tell of the wonders He Has done. To talk about the blessings that’s God promises in His word. Sure, for some, maybe that does mean from behind a pulpit, but most may happen in places like the car with your kids. Whenever the chance arises, help someone know God and His word like you do. Again, it doesn’t have to be on stage in front of people to be considered “teaching.” Sharing a verse with a coworker, reminding your child that God loves them, retelling a promise of God’s faithfulness to a hurting friend, this is teaching God’s word. Help someone else today know God like you do. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 2463
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