Stones of Remembrance: Family History and the Miracles of God

Come Follow Me: Joshua 1-8, 23-24

In Joshua 4, after the children of Israel crossed the Jordan River on dry ground, the Lord commanded twelve stones to be taken from the riverbed and then set them up as a memorial. These stones were not simply markers of history. They were reminders of God's power, protection, and miracles. The Lord said that one day their children would ask, "What mean ye by these stones?" and then the miracle would be shared again. 

In many ways, family history can serve the same purpose in our lives today.

The journals we keep, the photographs we preserve, the heirlooms we pass down, and the memories we share can become modern stones of remembrance. They remind us not only of the people who came before us, but also of the miracles, faith, sacrifices, and tender mercies that shaped their lives and ours. 

Sometimes miracles are large and easy to recognize. Other times they are found in quiet moments. When these stories are preserved, they become a testimony to future generations that God was present in the lives of their ancestors. It can be through these stories that our children and grandchildren can come to know the Lord. Like the stones beside the Jordan River, our family stories can stand as a witness that God is mindful of His children across generations. 

Family history is more than collecting names and dates. It is preserving reminders of God's hand in our families so those who come after us will remember, believe, and feel connected to both their family and their faith. 

What are the stones of remembrance in your family? 

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