11 See, the ark of
the covenant of the Lord of all the earth will go into the Jordan ahead of
you.
The Israelites had to
cross over the Jordan at flood tide. The river was swollen by the spring rains
and melting snow from the Lebanon Mountains.
During most of the year,
the Jordan River was about 100 feet wide. However, during the spring flood
season, the usually narrow river overflowed its banks and swelled to be a mile
wide. The Israelites had no physical way to cross the Jordan. They needed the
power of God to do what they were helpless to do.
In the same way, God
works in our lives today. God promises to go before us in times of transition,
preparing the way for us and remaining with us each step of the way. I imagine
that the Israelites looked at the swollen Jordan River and back at the shore
again and were afraid. The Promised Land was just ahead on the other side of
the Jordan, but was it worth the risk? God promised them that if they would
trust Him, He would send His Presence (represented by the ark)
ahead of them. His Presence would part the river and lead the way.
It is often when things
seem impossible, when the rivers of life are at a breaking point, that fear
immobilizes us. Consider those things that seem impossible to you today.
Perhaps your child is rebelling or your marriage is failing. Look up and see
the ark of God’s Presence beckoning you to follow.
He will lead the way and
part the turbulent waters. Your part is to step out in faith; His part is to
carry you across.
Thought for today: Do I trust God’s leadership?
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