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 Monuments

by Josiah Funderburk  

Throughout the Old Testament, people used stones as monuments or memorials for special events. These stones were marked and left in specific places where God had done something miraculous on the people's behalf (see Joshua 4); they were meant to inspire faith in the hearts of those who looked back on them. 

When Paul wrote this verse in his second letter to the church at Corinth, he established a thought that remains true today—our hearts are the greatest evidence of God’s work on the earth. Our lives are constant illustrations of His grace. 

Think about where you were and how your life looked when you first met the Lord. Next, think about where you are now and how your life currently looks. There is most likely one common thread throughout your story: God's faithfulness to you. Even if it feels like He was not always with you or working in your life, He was. 

Just like the stones in the Old Testament served to inspire faith in those who looked back on them, the moments, stories, and experiences you have with God serve to inspire faith in your own heart. God’s character never changes. You can be assured that if He HAS always been faithful to you, He WILL always be faithful to you. 

Your testimony tells the overarching story of God's grace and provision in your life. He is writing this on your heart. You are a letter of Christ, showing the work He has done in your life. You are a monument of His faithfulness.