Thus Far the Lord Has Helped Us
1 Samuel 7:12
When the Philistines heard that Israel had assembled at Mizpah, the rulers of the Philistines came up to attack them. And when the Israelites heard of it, they were afraid because of the Philistines. They said to Samuel, “Do not stop crying out to the LORD our God for us, that he may rescue us from the hand of the Philistines.” Then Samuel took a suckling lamb and offered it up as a whole burnt offering to the LORD. He cried out to the LORD on Israel’s behalf, and the LORD answered him.
While Samuel was sacrificing the burnt offering, the Philistines drew near to engage Israel in battle. But that day the LORD thundered with loud thunder against the Philistines and threw them into such a panic that they were routed before the Israelites.
1 Samuel 7:7–11
Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the Lord has helped us.”
1 Samuel 7:12
Remembering Builds Our Faith
Psalm 77:11
I will remember the deeds of the LORD;
yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.
The Jordan River
Joshua 4:6–7
To serve as a sign among you. In the future, when your children ask you, ‘What do these stones mean?’ tell them that the flow of the Jordan was cut off before the ark of the covenant of the LORD. When it crossed the Jordan, the waters of the Jordan were cut off. These stones are to be a memorial to the people of Israel forever.”
God of our mothers and fathers
Come now and move among us
What You did before come and do once more We want to be a part of Your story
God of our mothers and fathers
Show Your glory to Your sons and daughters What You were back then come and be again We want to see Your power in our presence
In our time, in our day
Come and move in this place
Come and move, God, move, God, move, God In this place
Songwriters: Adam Russell / Casey Corum / Andy Squyres © Mercy Vineyard Publishing
Remembering Brings Gratitude
Philippians 4:6–7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Remembering Helps Us Move Forward
Philippians 3:13–14
Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Take Time to Remember God’s Faithfulness
