Joshua: Leading Wherever You AreSample

After the two spies returned, God gave Joshua his answer about Jericho. I can imagine a smile spreading over his face as he approached his people: “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you” (Joshua 3:5). As the Israelites looked toward Jericho, the Jordan River was in its springtime flood season. This massive body of water—about the width of a football field—flowed around ten miles an hour during this time of year. Would God part it as He’d done with the Red Sea? 

The priests were to step out into the river in faith, holding the Ark of the Covenant atop their shoulders. They had to make the first move to show God they trusted He was indeed in control.

My church, LIFEGATE Denver, is relatively young, and many of our founding members came from Indiana, sensing God’s call to help with this exciting church plant. One friend applied for one hundred and forty jobs ahead of coming out and couldn’t even find a place to live! But she sensed the Lord tell her to go anyway. Was she willing to step out in faith despite the obstacles, trusting that He would provide?

Her family and friends obviously thought this was an incredibly risky decision, but still helped her load up her car for the long journey to her new city. Just as she pulled onto the freeway, her phone rang. A job offer. Immediately after that conversation, her phone rang again. She now had a place to live. 

I’m not saying that God is going to part the waters within ten minutes of you stepping out, but I am saying that if He gives you an assignment or calling, He will see it through in His good and perfect way and timing!

The priests faced a major hurdle. They had God’s instructions. They had the promise of victory and accomplishment in their goal. They knew God was with them…but this scary, in-between time was a mystery.

Will you step out without knowing if the waters will be parted?