And he spake unto the children of Israel, saying, when your children shall ask their fathers in time to come, what mean these stones?
The setting for today’s message is when the
nation of Israel had crossed over the Jordan River, and Joshua instructed the
priest to take twelve stones from the riverbed as a memorial to the time when
God brought them safely across the river as He did when their forefathers
crossed the Red Sea.
This was so that future generations, just
as we do today, would know how God provided for their forefathers and how we
are all part of a shared history and faith.
A memorial is a time of reflection and
remembrance. Today, we reflect on fond memories of our loved ones and our
fallen soldiers who sacrificed so much for our safety and peace around the
world, and for that, we say, “Thank you for your service.”
As we celebrate this day, let us do so in
peace, love, safety, and reflection.
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