Joshua 3:3-4 (NIV)
3 giving orders to the people: “When you see the ark of
the covenant of the Lord your God, and the Levitical priests carrying
it, you are to move out from your positions and follow it. 4 Then you
will know which way to go, since you have never been this way before. But keep
a distance of about two thousand cubits between you and the ark; do not go near
it.”
When the Israelites crossed the Red Sea under the leadership
of Moses, the Hebrew word “nasa,” which means to “enter” or “walk,” was used to
signify the crossing of the Red Sea. When the Israelites crossed the Jordan
River, however, the Hebrew word “abar,” meaning “to cross” or “to pass,” was
used.
In our personal lives, we enter or walk into different
seasons of our lives. This is not necessarily brought on by an abrupt change,
crisis, or a significant event. Sometimes, we simply take the next step and the
transition is smooth. There are times, however, when the transition is not
smooth.
The Israelites were in transition, crossing over into the
Promised Land. This would be a totally new experience for them, unlike anything
they had done before and unlike anywhere they had lived before. There are times
when we, like the Israelites, have to transition into unfamiliar territory. We
become abar” people, claiming new territory and inheriting
promises brought on by radical change. Although change can be jolting and
unexpected, God is with us as we follow Him.
As Christians, we continue to face crossover experiences,
journeying into places we have never been before. The Lord uses these times to
stretch us and to change our character to be more like His. Are you in a time
of transition? Trust the Lord to go before you as He did the Israelites. Be
encouraged when God takes you to the other side. There will be a fruitful land
waiting for you.
Thought for today:
Do I lose focus when I “crossover”? ( Do I take I got this , so it’s no longer
important attitude?)
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