In Memory of You

How many times have we done something in memory of another?  Written/read a poem, sung a song, given a donation, sponsored a walk, planted a tree, etc.  After crossing the Jordan, God commanded Joshua to have 12 men gather a stone a piece to build a memorial.

"In the future, your children will ask, 'What do these stones mean to you?' Then you can tell them, 'They remind us that the Jordan River stopped flowing when the Ark of the Lord's covenant went across.' These stones will stand as a permanent memorial among the people of Israel (Jos. 4:7)."

These stones were to trigger a story of remembrance--a testimony to be passed down from generation to generation.  Just as Jacob's grandchildren likely asked, "Papa, why do you limp like that?", Joshua's successive generations would ask, "What's with these rocks?" and the instilling of another piece of their heritage would begin.  A seed would be planted in recalling how a faithful God helped the Israelites cross the Jordan in the midst of the flood season. Yet another story of deliverance through water in this God-ordained heritage.

We also have testimonies to share--those of deliverance, healing, undue mercy, undeserved grace, protection...and the list goes on. In what way has God made you victorious? As you look back, what memorials do you see? 

There's an old song that says, "I am a living testimony. I should have been dead and gone, but Lord, You let me live on. I am a living testimony. I thank the Lord that I'm still alive." Are YOU a memorial?

I've seen miracle after miracle

Performed in my life

You kept having mercy on me

I didn't even deserve to be alive

When I faced dangers I couldn't see

Lord, You kept Your angels encamped around me

And I wanna take this time and say

Thank You, Lord, for keeping me alive

I am a living testimony

I should have been dead and gone

But Lord, You let me live on

I am a living testimony

I thank the Lord I'm still alive

"Living Testimony" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgb-X40-1_k&feature=related