Today's Daily Bread
Yesterday, Today, And Tomorrow
Recently I realized that all of the photos and mementos in my
office represent the past. I considered removing them, but wondered if
those reminders of people, places, and events might serve some purpose
beyond nostalgia. To avoid being mired in the “yesterdays” of life, I
needed to discover the value of those items for today and tomorrow.
When God’s people crossed the Jordan River into the Promised Land, He
told their leader, Joshua, to choose 12 men, have each one take a stone
from the middle of the river, and carry it to their campsite that night
(Josh. 4:1-5). Joshua set up the stones as a memorial so that when
future generations asked, “What do these stones mean to you?” they could
tell them about God’s faithfulness in holding back the water while they
crossed (vv.6-7).
As followers of Christ, it’s good for us to have tangible evidence of
God’s help in the past. Those mementos remind us that His faithfulness
continues today, and we can follow Him confidently into the future. Our
“stones” may also help others know that God’s hand is mighty, as they
encourage us to fear the Lord our God forever (v.24).
The memories of what God has done for us can become building blocks for today and tomorrow.
Thinking It Over
How has God shown Himself to be faithful to
you and your family? What would help you to remember?
Is there someone you can talk to about it today?
How has God shown Himself to be faithful to
you and your family? What would help you to remember?
Is there someone you can talk to about it today?
Precious memories of yesterday can strengthen our faith today and tomorrow.
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