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約書亞記第4章：記念神所行的大事
約書亞記第4章記載以色列人過約旦河之後，神吩咐他們立石為記，叫後代永遠記住神怎樣帶領他們進入應許之地。
一、十二支派各取一塊石頭（1–8節）
當百姓全部過了約旦河，神吩咐約書亞從十二支派各選一個人，每人從約旦河中取一塊石頭，帶到住宿的地方。
這十二塊石頭不是普通的石頭，而是一個記號。
神要以色列人記住：
「這些石頭是甚麼意思？」
當將來兒女問起時，他們就可以述說神的大能——神使約旦河的水斷絕，使以色列人走乾地過河。
這提醒我們：信仰不能只停留在自己的經歷，也要把神的作為傳給下一代。
二、祭司站在約旦河中，直到百姓全部過去（9–14節）
約書亞又把十二塊石頭立在約旦河中祭司站立的地方。
祭司抬著約櫃站在河中，直到所有百姓都過去。
這裡讓我們看見一個很重要的畫面：
神的同在走在百姓前面，也守護著百姓走過去。
約櫃代表神的同在。
百姓不是靠自己的能力征服約旦河，而是因為神在他們中間，為他們開道路。
三、約旦河的水恢復原狀（15–18節）
當祭司從約旦河上來，腳一踏到乾地，約旦河的水就恢復原來的水位。
這件事很重要。
神不是只叫百姓「相信祂會開路」，而是讓他們親眼看見祂真的開了路。
有時候我們面對人生的困難，就好像站在約旦河面前：
前面沒有路，後面也沒有退路。
但神能夠在我們看不見道路的地方開道路。
四、以色列人安營在吉甲（19–24節）
以色列人正月初十從約旦河上來，在吉甲安營。
約書亞把那些石頭立在那裡，然後告訴百姓：
將來他們的兒女問：
「這些石頭是甚麼意思？」
就要告訴他們：
「以色列人曾走乾地過這約旦河。」
而神為甚麼要他們記住這件事？
第24節給我們答案：
「要使地上萬民都知道，耶和華的手大有能力，也要使你們永遠敬畏耶和華你們的神。」
所以，記念神的恩典，不只是為了回憶過去，而是為了今天更敬畏神，明天更有信心。
約書亞記第4章給我們的提醒
1. 不要忘記神曾經怎樣帶領我們
人很容易記得困難，卻忘記神的恩典。
所以我們也需要自己的「十二塊石頭」——把神曾經幫助我們的事情記下來。
當我們將來再次遇到困難時，可以回頭看看：
「神以前怎樣帶領我，今天祂也沒有改變。」
2. 要把神的作為告訴下一代
孩子未必能親身經歷我們所經歷的一切，但我們可以把神的信實告訴他們。
不是只教導他們「神存在」，更要告訴他們：
「我曾經在困難中經歷神。」
這就是信仰的傳承。
3. 神開的路，要記住是神開的
以色列人過約旦河後，很容易把焦點放在「我們終於過去了」。
但十二塊石頭提醒他們：
不是我們自己走過去，是神為我們開了道路。
所以我們生命中每一次「過河」，都值得感恩。
禱告
親愛的天父，
感謝祢藉著約書亞記第四章提醒我們，
祢是一位信實的神。
當以色列人面對約旦河的時候，
前面似乎沒有道路，
但祢親自為他們開路，
使他們可以走乾地過去。
主啊，我們的人生也有很多「約旦河」。
有時候我們面對家庭、工作、前途、困難和未知的事情，
心裡會煩躁、擔心、紛亂，
甚至不知道下一步應該怎樣走。
求祢幫助我們安靜下來，
不要只看眼前的困難，
而是回想祢過去的恩典。
求祢讓我們記得：
祢以前怎樣帶領我們，祢今天仍然是同一位信實的神。
主啊，求祢把平安放在我們心裡，
除去我們裡面的煩躁、憂慮和混亂。
當我們看不見道路的時候，
求祢給我們信心相信祢；
當我們不知道下一步怎樣走的時候，
求祢帶領我們一步一步跟隨祢。
也求祢幫助我們成為美好的見證，
把祢的恩典和信實告訴我們的兒女、家人和下一代，
叫他們知道：
耶和華的手大有能力，
祂永遠值得我們信靠。
主啊，讓我們不要忘記祢曾經為我們所做的一切。
求祢使我們常常數算恩典，
在順境中感恩，
在困境中信靠，
在等待中忍耐。
願我們一生都記念祢，
敬畏祢，
跟隨祢。
奉主耶穌基督的名禱告，
阿們。
September 25, 2026
Joshua chapter 4: Remember the great works God has done
Joshua chapter 4 records that after the Israelites crossed the Jordan River, God commanded them to erect a stone as a marker, so that future generations would forever remember how God led them into the Promised Land.
1. Each of the Twelve Tribes Takes a Stone (Verses 1–8)
When all the people had crossed the Jordan River, God commanded Joshua to choose one person from each of the twelve tribes, and each person would take a stone from the Jordan River to bring to their lodging.
These twelve stones were not ordinary stones, but a mark.
God wants the Israelites to remember:
“What do these stones mean?”
When future children ask, they can speak of God’s mighty power—that God cut off the waters of the Jordan River and made the Israelites cross the river on dry ground.
This reminds us that faith cannot remain solely in our own experiences, but must also pass on God’s works to the next generation
2. The priest stands in the Jordan River until all the people have passed (verses 9–14).
Joshua also set twelve stones in the Jordan where the priests stood.
The priest carried the ark and stood in the river until all the people had passed by.
Here we see a very important scene:
God’s presence walks ahead of the people and guards them as they pass by.
The Ark of the Covenant represents God’s presence.
The people did not conquer the Jordan River by their own strength, but because God was among them and opened a way for them.
3. The Restoration of the Jordan River’s Water to Its Original State (Verses 15–18)
When the priest came up from the Jordan River and stepped on dry ground, the water of the Jordan River returned to its original level.
This matter is very important.
God did not simply tell the people to “believe that He will make the way,” but to let them witness with their own eyes that He truly made the way.
Sometimes when we face life’s difficulties, it’s like standing before the Jordan River:
There was no path ahead, and no retreat behind.
But God can make a way where we cannot see the way.
4. The Israelites Camped in Gilgal (Verses 19–24)
The Israelites came up from the Jordan on the tenth day of the first month and camped at Gilgal.
Joshua set the stones there and then told the people:
In the future, their children will ask:
“What do these stones mean?”
You need to tell them:
“The Israelites crossed the Jordan River on dry land.”
And why did God want them to remember this?
Verse 24 gives us the answer:
“So that all the peoples of the earth may know that the hand of the Lord is mighty and mighty, and that you may fear the Lord your God forever.”
Therefore, remembering God’s grace is not just about reminiscing about the past, but about fearing God more today and having more faith tomorrow
Joshua chapter 4 gives us a reminder
1. Do not forget how God once led us
People easily remember difficulties but forget God’s grace.
So we also need our own ‘twelve stones’—to record what God has helped us with.
When we encounter difficulties again in the future, we can look back:
“How God led me before, He hasn’t changed today.”
2. To share God’s works with the next generation
Children may not personally experience everything we go through, but we can tell them God’s faithfulness.
Not only teach them that ‘God exists,’ but also tell them:
“I once experienced God in difficult times.”
This is the inheritance of faith.
3. Remember that the path God made is made by God
After crossing the Jordan River, Israelis easily focus on “We have finally passed through.”
But the twelve stones remind them:
It’s not that we walk through it ourselves; it is God who has opened the way for us.
So every time we “cross the river” in life, it is worth being grateful.
Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for reminding us through Joshua chapter 4,
You are a faithful God.
When the Israelites faced the Jordan River,
There seemed to be no road ahead,
But You Yourself opened the way for them,
so that they could walk across dry land.
Lord, our lives also have many “Jordan Rivers.”
Sometimes when we face family, work, the future, difficulties, and unknown matters,
Feeling restless, worried, and confused,
They didn’t even know what the next step should be.
Please help us to quiet down,
Don’t focus only on the difficulties in front of you,
Instead, we should remember Your past graces.
Please remind us:
Just as You led us before, You are still the same faithful God today.
Lord, please place peace in our hearts,
Remove the restlessness, worry, and confusion within us.
When we can’t see the road,
Grant us faith to believe in You;
When we don’t know what to do next,
Please lead us to follow You step by step.
And help us to be beautiful witnesses,
Share Your grace and faithfulness with our children, families, and the next generation,
Let them know:
The hand of the Lord is mighty and mighty,
He is always worthy of our trust.
Lord, let us not forget all that You have done for us.
May You keep us counting grace,
Be thankful in good times,
Trust in adversity,
Endure while waiting.
May we remember You throughout our lives,
Revering and fearing you,
Follow You.
I pray in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ,
Amen.
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