Remembrance.
Eat With Hope
Communion looks backward and forward at the same time. We remember what Jesus has done, but we also anticipate the day when He will return and complete His work of salvation. We live in the “in-between”—Jesus has saved us, but we are still waiting for everything to be made right. When we take communion, we proclaim His death until He comes. It is a meal of remembrance, but it is also a meal of hope.
Remember What God Has Done
God gave Israel the Passover meal as a way to continually remember how He rescued them from slavery. They were not simply told to think about their salvation; they were given a meal that engaged their whole selves. Every year, they would eat, remember, and retell the story of what God had done. Communion carries this same purpose for us. It brings the story of Jesus’ sacrifice into our hands and minds so that we don’t forget what He has done to save us.
Covenant Renewal
When Israel committed to serve God, Joshua erected a stone witness—a permanent reminder of their covenant. Spiritual growth requires tangible commitments, not just emotional moments. What stone of remembrance will mark this season of renewal? Perhaps it's a financial commitment that demonstrates trust, a service role that displays availability, or a relational connection that reflects community. Joshua knew human hearts drift, so he created accountability. The stone
Remembering God's Faithfulness
Before moving forward, we must look back. Joshua gathered Israel to recount God's miraculous interventions—parted rivers, fallen walls, supernatural victories. What has God done in your life? Perhaps He provided when resources seemed impossible, healed a relationship you thought was dead, or opened doors you never imagined. These memories aren't nostalgia; they're fuel for faith. When we rehearse God's past faithfulness, we build confidence for future battles. Today, write down three specific ways God has proven faithful in your journey. Let these testimonies become stones of remembrance, anchoring your trust when new challenges arise. God's track record in your yesterday guarantees His presence in your tomorrow.
Remembering the Owner
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Deuteronomy 8:11–18Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both ...
Remembering God’s Faithfulness
Take 2-3 minutes to quiet yourself and ask God to speak to you today through your devotional time. Reading: Joshua 4:1–24Be sure to highlight or note anything that stands out to you while you read. After reading the passage, take the next 5-10 minutes and spend time reflecting on what you read. You can write these things down in a journal or record them in your phone. Be attentive to both what y...
