Dinosaur Bones

We keep a little bowl of rocks on our patio. These chunks of gravel and flint are nothing special. But to my young grandson, these rocks were dinosaur bones. And our garden was full of these treasures. So we leave the ‘dinosaur bones’ on our patio to remind us of that special little boy with the vivid imagination.

Israel was told to take stones from the middle of the Jordan and set them on the banks of the river as a reminder of their safe passage across the river. Like the Israelites, we can find hope and comfort in remembering God’s watchful care when we face difficult circumstances.

As I remember God’s faithfulness, I know that he remembers me and writes my name in a special book of remembrance (Malachi 3:16).

Prayer: Thank you, Lord, for so many reminders of your love for us, as we pray, ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’ Amen