Joshua 24:27-28
And Joshua said to all the people, “Behold, this stone shall be a witness against us, for it has heard all the words of the Lord that he spoke to us. Therefore it shall be a witness against you, lest you deal falsely with your God.” So Joshua sent the people away, every man to his inheritance.
Tag: A Stone of Witness Can’t be Moved
Joshua and the nation of Israel made a commitment to God to honor Him and obey Him throughout their generation. The memorial they chose to commemorate that agreement was a stone they set in place to remind them of their commitment. This type of “memorial” is not unlike many “memorial” items we have today. The ring finger of a married couple carries a “memorial” of their wedding vows. A war “memorial” is a marker to remember those who fought for their country. We have “Memorial Day” as a day we put aside to “remember.” For the Christian the cross is the “memorial” symbol of the covenant we have with Christ. It might be wise to remember that the “empty” cross was a memorial of the early church ... signifying that Christ died on the cross, but was taken down from the cross and rose again. These “memorials” serve to remind us of commitments and promises made. We tend to be a people that needs “concrete” signs of remembrance. A ring on the finger has no magic power. Nor does the cross carry mystical enchantments for us. But they do serve to remind us of the promises made. The empty cross is the reminder from Christ that He died, rose and will come again. It is our reminder to Him that we will bear His cross, each day for Him. This is our “stone of remembrance.” It can’t be moved.
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