Stones of Memorial!

I was reading the book of Joshua

In Joshua chapter 3 and 4 the people of Israel cross the Jordan. There God asks Joshua to do some thing very unusual....

verses 1,2,3

When all the nation had finished passing over the Jordan, the Lord said to Joshua, “Take twelve men from the people, from each tribe a man, and command them, saying, ‘Take twelve stones from here out of the midst of the Jordan, from the very place where the priests 'feet stood firmly, and bring them over with you and lay them down in the place where you lodge tonight"

Why did God ask Joshua to do this????

verses 6,7

When your children ask in time to come, ‘What do those 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. When it passed over the Jordan, the waters of the Jordan were cut off. So these stones shall be to the people of Israel a memorial forever.

One thought that the Lord impressed in me when I was reading this was , it is important for us as parents / leaders to build "memorial stones" when we experience the goodness of the Lord in our lives. Take a picture and add it to the family album, buy a decorative item, a verse , something  and keep it in your home.... 

And every time you look at it you will be reminded to share the testimony of God's goodness to your children and family and friends....

Especially sharing God's goodness and especially what God did for us (personal experience) to our children is very important , as it will be a cloud of witness which encourages them.  As the world around them questions their faith as they grow, these memorials, testimonies will keep them rooted in God.

Our thankfulness not only edifies us, but  also builds a strong foundation of faith in our children.... Amen.