Rocks of Remembrance

Years ago I heard a dear sister in the Lord talk about Rocks of Remembrance---- you know the story of when the children of Israel are crossing over the Jordan River on dry ground as the priests stand in the gap for them. (Just as our High Priest stands in the gap for us!) The people are instructed to pick up 12 stones as they cross over; one for every tribe in Israel. They pile the stones together as a memorial of what the Lord has done! They are told that the stones are there so that "all the peoples of the earth may know that the hand of the Lord is mighty, that you may fear the Lord your God forever." (Joshua 4:24) 
(Side note: I love that oft repeated phrase in the Word of God "so that all the peoples of the earth may know!!!" This shows the beautiful heart of our God who is not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance).
In our lives it is important that we collect these Rocks of Remembrance because like the Israelites we are forgetful and we need to be reminded daily of all that the Lord has done for us! What Rock will you remember today?

Every one of these photos was taken on the same rock on the same weekend year after year! These pictures remind me of the Lord's faithfulness in friendship and fellowship with His people. I am so glad I am a part of the family of God.