6月22日
标 题：属灵的标记
经 节：以色列人就照约书亚所吩咐的，按著以色列人支派的数目，从约旦河中取了十二块石头，都遵耶和华所吩咐约书亚的行了。他们把石头带过去，到他们所住宿的地方，就放在那里。（约书亚记四章8节）
灵性的记忆在基督徒生活中，占有重要的一席之地。每回神向你说话的情景，是否仍历历在目？倘若你急于超前自己基督徒的信心，却忽略在生活中的十字路口，放下属灵的标记，这是个悲剧。若没有这些属灵路标的帮助，你会迷失属灵的方向。
以色列人曾经历一段喧哗漫长的旅行。由于怀疑神的大能是否带来胜利，他们付上漂流旷野四十年的代价。后来，神行神迹，分开约但河水，让他们过河，好继续他们的征战。神知道以色列人遭遇敌人的胁迫时，有时需要一些提醒，好相信神的大能足以保护他们。以色列人可能会受试探，认为进入迦南地是个错误。为了这个原因，神要他们在约但河畔立标记。他们无论任何时候回到此地，这标记会提醒他们神伟大的能力。这标记会鼓舞他们面对新的挑战。
灵性的标记指出我们面对神清楚带领的一段抉择时光。你还记得自己成为神儿女的那一刻吗？你是否记得祂呼唤你照祂的心意而活的那一刻？你是否能清楚指出，祂明确引导你作决定的时刻？你还记得祂曾以大能呼召你，向祂献身吗？要记录这些人生的重要时刻！要定期回想这些重要时刻，并且察觉自己在神的带领之下稳定的成长。这会帮助你了解神在你生命中的作为，也帮助你明白自己未来的方向。
Spiritual
Markers
And the children
of Israel did so, just as Joshua commanded, and took up twelve stones from the
midst of the Jordan, as the LORD had spoken to Joshua, according to the number
of the tribes of the children of Israel, and carried them over with them to the
place where they lodged, and laid them down there. (Joshua 4:8)
Spiritual memory is crucial in the Christian life. Do you vividly recall
times when you know God spoke to you? It would be tragic if, in your haste to
advance in your Christian faith, you neglected to leave spiritual markers at
the key crossroads of your life. Without the help of these markers, you will
lose your spiritual bearings.
The Israelites experienced a tumultuous pilgrimage. Their doubt that God
was powerful enough to give them victory cost them forty years of wandering in
the wilderness. Then God miraculously parted the waters of the Jordan River so
they could pass over and continue their conquest. God knew that at times the
Israelites would face intimidating enemies and would need a reminder that He
was powerful enough to protect them. The Israelites might be tempted to think
they made a mistake entering Canaan. For this reason God instructed them to
build a monument on the banks of the Jordan River. Whenever they returned to
this spot, they would see the monument and be reminded of God’s awesome power.
This marker would give them confidence to meet the new challenges they faced.
A spiritual marker identifies a time of decision when you clearly know
that God guided you. Can you remember the moment you became a child of God?
Were there specific times when He called you to His ways of living? Can you
point to times when He clearly guided you in a decision? Were there times when
He spoke powerfully to you about a commitment you should make? Keep track of
these important moments! Regularly rehearse them and notice the steady
progression in the way God has led you. This will help you understand God’s
activity in your life and give you a sense of direction as you face future
decisions.
