Deuteronomy 27:8. “And thou shalt write upon the stones all the words of this law very plainly.”
VERY PLAINLY. Down one bank – across the dry river bed – and up on the other side – They are coming. New ground under their feet – never trod on before – now it is theirs – They are claiming. Looking around at the land promised – four hundred years ago – They are rejoicing. Great stones set up on high – covered smoothly over to write on – They are remembering. An altar built without marks of mans’ opinion – ready They are offering. Careful hands carve into the plaster of the pillar – words of God – They are obeying. Animals brought to the altar – in their beauty and perfection – sinless They are identifying.
There is no mistaking the words, they are written very plainly – No additions of man are added, these words are God’s words only. When God give directions to follow, carry them out promptly – Do what God says rejoicing, fully follow His divine will gladly.
From different homes doors open and close – leaving where they are – They are coming. Different ages – different stages in life – all with the same objective – Christ is here . They are claiming. Looking at the table – hearts rise in anticipation – heads bow in adoration – hymns sung – They are rejoicing. Quotations read - quoted from memory – from the scripture – sweet sorrow and gladness They are remembering. Thoughts expressed audibly and silently – of the suffering Savior – of His Person – They are offering. The bread taken in hands reverently – the cup partaken of as from the Lord – They are obeying. Our hands and hearts stretch toward the unseen Person in our midst. They are identifying.
A command was given from our Lord with full authority – Each one has come to worship and remember gratefully – The words are written in the Book carefully and plainly – We all look on the Pillar and the Altar remembering gladly.
“We do not make some casual stroll by a cross, Father, when we come to the chosen place of remembrance. With the joy of redemption raising our songs of worship to Thee, we stop and read the words of truth – very plainly, and act upon divine authority as we take the bread and cup. What grace is Thine to have provided such a pillar of testimony in this place. How much we cherish this altar of remembrance where we can offer to Thee our sacrifices, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”