Genesis 43:1-34; Psalms 20:1-21:13; Matthew 25:1-30
Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen, and called its name Ebenezer (Stone of Help), saying, “Thus far the Lord has helped us.” 1 Samuel 7:12 NKJV
Samuel established a landmark for Israel to remind them of the great victory the Lord gave in re-capturing the ark of God, the visible representation of His presence with them (1 Sam. 4:1–11). “The Stone of Help” was a continual reminder for present and future generations of God’s goodness. Throughout life we too experience mountain tops and valleys, victories, and defeats, things seen and unseen. As we reflect back, may we raise an “Ebenezer” to the Lord for His faithfulness. —Jim Comte
‘Tis grace hath bro’t me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home. —J. Newton