"Then Samuel took a stone and set it
between Mizpah and Shen, and named it Ebenezer, saying, 'Thus far the Lord has
helped us.'" 1 Samuel 7:12
Ebenezer: A stone commemorating God’s
intervention in very difficult circumstances. Samuel set it there to be a
reminder to him of the presence of God IN his circumstances.
Lord, I should have some “Ebenezers”
stacked around. How far You have come with me—have led me—have helped me. How I
thank You for Your loving-kindness, Your compassion, Your patience, Your design
for my life.
When I look back over the years, Lord, it
is absolutely incomprehensible to imagine where I would be if You had not been
there to bring me through those difficult circumstances, those stress-filled
days.
Yes, I need an Ebenezer so that when I’m
thinking the way is too difficult and I just won’t make it, I can turn around
and look ... a rock to remind me: “Thus far the Lord has helped me.” Why should
I think He has reached a point where He isn’t going to be there any longer?
I’m sorry, dear Lord. I want to learn.
Excuse me, please. I have to go find a stone.
- Anabel Gillham
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