Strong and Courageous: A Study in JoshuaSample

What does it say?

The Priests carried the Ark of the Covenant into the Jordan River as commanded by Joshua.  God stopped the flow of water so the Israelites could walk across on dry land.

What does it mean?

Crossing the Jordan River was no small event for the Israelites. It represented God’s promise to their forefathers – Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The Lord’s presence and power to claim the land was evident as the priests who carried the Ark of the Covenant touched their feet at the water’s edge. Immediately, God provided a supernatural path for the whole nation to cross on dry land. As the Israelites began their campaign to possess the Promised Land, God confirmed Joshua’s leadership of Israel just as He had done for Moses. The priests and the Ark led the way because the people had “never been this way before.” A new chapter had begun.

How should I respond?

New chapters in life can be both exciting and challenging. Some chapters may be initiated by a job change or the death of a family member. Others are simply a result of entering a new stage of life. What new chapter is being written in your life? No matter what it is, God wants to lead the way through His presence and by the power of His Word. Meditate on Scripture and ask God to show you the path He wants you to follow. Even though you “have never been this way before” – that’s okay; God has, and He knows the way.