Yesterday was (approximately) our 230th birthday. (I say approximately because it wasn’t on Feb 17, but work with me here.) We thought much about the history of our church and I pray we are thinking now about the future. But, anyway, an often asked question of me is the title of this blog . . .
If you read I Samuel 7, it tells the story of the children of Israel reaching a pivotal place in their life as a people. Samuel raised a stone and said this stone, this place will serve as a reminder of how God has helped us to this point. Eben is the Hebrew word for “stone” and ha-ezer is the Hebrew word for “place.” If you drop the “ha” (which is just an article anyway) Ebenezer literally means “stone place” and Samuel reminded them this stone would be a remembrance to God and His providence. Therefore, an Ebenezer is a stone of remembrance.
Yesterday, every person in worship had an opportunity to erect their own Ebenezer, NOT an idol to be worshiped, but a remembrace to God and His help. Do YOU take time to remember God and how HE has helped you to this place???
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