A Memorial Forever | Jan. 29th

  “When your children ask in time to come, ’What do these stones mean to you?’ then you shall tell them that the waters of the Jordan were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the Lord. So these stones shall be to the people of Israel a memorial forever?”

   Joshua 4:6-7

   In our garden, there is a stone bench. This rustic granite piece, weathered by years of exposure, beautifully depicts New England character. For me, it is more than just a resting place. The bench belonged to my Grandfather. For as long as I can remember, it stood in his front yard. Later, it moved to my parents' yard, and when they relocated, it was taken from Ma. to Ct. Now, in our garden, this bench reminds me of the godly heritage my family has been blessed with.

  My Grandfather was rugged in character and faith, much like the granite bench. While we do not need physical objects to demonstrate our faith as the Israelites did, the significance of what we pass down remains. Our living faith should leave something tangible for future generations. Our children and their children should wonder, "What caused their faith? Why was this person so kind, and why did they love God so deeply?"

  In this way, our godly character can speak for generations as each one puts their faith in God. Prayers, shared Bible verses, and words of encouragement become lasting pillars of God’s faithfulness. Family heirlooms can be lost, but God’s word endures forever and does not return void. Whatever you do in the Lord’s name is not in vain, including what you do for your family.

In Christ Alone.

Pastor Wight