Bible Verse
Then Samuel took a stone, and set it between Mizpeh and Shen, and called the name of it Ebenezer, saying, Hitherto hath the Lord helped us. 1 Samuel 7:12 (KJV)
History is very important. It serves as a reminder to the coming generation of what has been left behind by the preceding generation. If what the preceding generation left behind is good, it helps the coming generation to conduct their life well so that they can even leave a better legacy behind. Prophet Samuel set a stone between Mizpeh and Shen, and called the name of it Ebenezer to signify the help they received from God. This stone will become a historical stone or symbol to remind all Israel including the coming generation the goodness of God. Dear beloved, this should be our attitude as children of God; let us leave a good legacy behind by setting a landmark so that the coming generation will see our good work and build upon it. If we do this, our families, church, society, and the nation as a whole will see continual progress.
