Memorials

 Scripture:

“Live in temporary shelters for seven days: All native-born Israelites are to live in such shelters so your descendants will know that I had the Israelites live in temporary shelters when I brought them out of Egypt. I am the Lord your God.’ ”” ‭‭Leviticus‬ ‭23‬:‭42‬-‭43‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Observation:

Memorials are items that are set up to help us remember certain things. God used memorials quite often with His people so they would remember how He worked with them. In this passage, God told His people that once per year they were to live in temporary shelters for seven days to remind them of living in tents for forty years as God provided for them in the wilderness when He brought them out of Egypt. 

Application:

We don’t worship memorials or worship at memorials, but they are good reminders of what the Lord has done in the past. There are times when we need to have reminders of God’s provision in our lives. It demonstrates to our children and reminds us of God’s faithfulness. We are to remember what the Lord has done for us. Memorials bring back good memories and show others what the Lord has done. Cheryl and I have been talking about making a special place for our mom’s Bibles. They are filled with incredible prayers, and thoughts about their children and we want to honor that in some way and set them as a reminder of what God did in their lives as they followed Him.

Prayer:

Lord, show me how to use memorials that honor You and what You have done in my life without becoming idols in any way. Help me to use wisdom in doing things to remember, but not to live in the past. Show me the balance of remembering the past, living in the present, and preparing for the future. Lead me each step of the way as I endeavor to honor You.

Yours,

Jeff