JULY 7, Joshua 4:5, 9, 18-23

In the middle of the River Jordan where the priests had stood with the ark, Joshua set up twelve stones. Separately, the Bible says another set of 12 stones were placed in a pile at Gilgal where they were camping that night.

“Gilgal” can mean circle (of stones) or rolling away. God wanted the children of Israel to remember that He has “rolled away” or put an end to their slavery in Egypt (Joshua 5:9).

God knows how forgetful man can be. That is why he commanded that the memorial of stones be set up to remind the children of Israel and their descendants of the miracle at Jordan. Similarly, when Christians think of the cross, we will remember how our sins were rolled away by Jesus who died for us.

Word Search:

1. Find the words: BY, DRY, EVERY, GILGAL, ISRAEL, JORDAN, JOSHUA, MIDST, and STONES.
    They may be across, down or diagonal.

Thought: Remember God through the day.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to remember how great Thou art. Thou hast done such great and mighty things for me even before I know how to call you Heavenly Father. Thank You for doing so much for me. In Jesus’ name I pray – Amen.