“Here I raise my Ebenezer; Hither by Thy help I’ve come; And I hope by Thy good pleasure safely to arrive at home” – O Thou Fount Of Every Blessing

The Ebenezer – stone of help – was a memorial stone to honor God’s help. After God delivered the Israelites from the hands of the Philistines “Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen, and called its name Ebenezer, saying, ‘Thus far the Lord has helped us’” (1 Samuel 7:12).

To raise an Ebenezer is to praise and honor God for His help He has provided. He is our creator, and sustainer (cf. Acts 17:24-28). He is the giver of salvation (cf. Titus 3:4-7). He continues to give us strength and aid in order to endure to the end (cf. Hebrews 2:18; Philippians 4:13). Praise God for His love, provision, strength, and help!