God chose Joshua to be Moses’ replacement in leading the Israelites out of the wilderness and into the Promised Land. After they crossed the river, God told Joshua to pick twelve men and have them take a stone from the Jordan and place the stones in front of the Ark of the Lord.This twelve-stone memorial was a reminder to the Israelites, and generations to come, of God’s faithfulness in leading them out of Egypt, through the wilderness, and, ultimately, into the Promised Land. From start to finish God remained faithful to His promise to Moses, to Joshua, and to His people regardless of errors made during the lengthy journey.It’s often in hindsight that we see God’s faithfulness made real in our lives. Recognizing and recording what God has done in prior times—whether jotting them down in a journal or in the margin of your Bible—is an excellent way to remember God’s faithfulness. It will also encourage you when tough times arise, that God was faithful then, surely He will be faithful in the present, too.When God speaks to your heart—do as Moses and Joshua did—listen, obey, and move onward according to the Holy Spirit’s leading.