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Chris Adams is a wife, mom, and Mimi to many who loves Jesus. She is an inspirational speaker for women who focuses on biblically centered teaching and leadership training. She loves to share how we can walk in faith no matter what circumstances we find ourselves in. God wants us to continue to grow as disciples as long as we have breath and He wants us to overflow Christ’s love to those around us. Chris will share with you how “an imperfect woman in God’s perfect plan” can thrive and influence others for Him.
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- Echoes of Legacy Part 4-Compelled By Ebenezers
In this Echoes of Legacy series, we have explored how the needs of the world and the mandates of Scripture compel us forward. Today, we add a third catalyst: our Ebenezers.
What is an Ebenezer?
In his book The Strength You Need, Robert Morgan suggests we should navigate life by raising “stones of help.” This follows the example of the prophet Samuel, who set up a stone between Mizpah and Shen after a victory over the Philistines. He named it Ebenezer, saying, “The Lord has helped us to this point” (1 Samuel 7:12).
Ebenezers are memorial stones—physical or spiritual markers of places where God provided specific help for specific needs. Often, these markers represent “impossible” situations where God’s provision was the only way forward. As Elizabeth and Zechariah discovered, “For with God nothing shall be impossible” (Luke 1:37).
Why We Build Altars
The lyrics of Chris Renzema’s song, Just as Good, capture this beautifully:
“And I will build an altar and stack it stone by stone, ’cause every Ebenezer says I’ve never been alone.”
These stones serve two vital purposes:
- Combating Forgetfulness: Even giants of faith like Elijah—who witnessed fire fall at Mt. Carmel only to flee in fear from Jezebel—can be forgetful. We need visible reminders of God’s past faithfulness to fuel our future courage.
- Investing in the Future: Psalm 48:12-14 instructs us to “count the towers” and “note the ramparts” so we can tell the next generation: “This God is our God forever-He will always lead us.”
The Danger of Silence
If we fail to echo our legacy, we risk the tragedy described in Judges 2:10. After Joshua’s generation passed, a new generation rose up that “did not know the Lord or the works he had done.” We must be transparent. Sharing our stories of hope and direction is an act of gratitude that provides a roadmap for those following behind us.
Reflect Today:
- Where has God provided for you in a “hard place”?
- What “stone” are you setting today that will speak after you are gone?
Up Next — Part 5: We transition from why we are compelled to how we build a legacy that echoes into the future. Read earlier posts in Echoes of Legacy Series.
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