Thursday, October 19, 2006
Getting your feet wet
THE WORD7 And the LORD said to Joshua, "Today I will begin to exalt you in the eyes of all Israel, so they may know that I am with you as I was with Moses. 8 Tell the priests who carry the ark of the covenant: 'When you reach the edge of the Jordan's waters, go and stand in the river.' "
9 Joshua said to the Israelites, "Come here and listen to the words of the LORD your God.
(Joshua 3:7-9)
THE QUESTIONSTo enter the promise land the Israelites had to cross the Jordan River - High tide...and they have been wondering (waited) for 40 years! It would take them great courage and trust to obey God's instruction...to overcome the barrier of their doubts and fears.
What are some of the barriers we allow to exist between us and the calling God has given us to fulfill?
I ask myself, what are some areas that might be keeping me from completely trusting HIM and committing my life to Him?
Many of us and I speak for myself are reluctant to step out in faith to pursue the calling God has given to them. Clearly God could have divided the Jordan River at any time He chose. Why do you think He waited until the priests entered the water carrying the ark? THE CHALLENGEImagine that I (you) standing on the banks of the Jordan River and the land on the other side represent my (your) life's mission or a specific task God has given me (you). What represents the "Jordan River" is the barrier in my (your) life that keeps me (you) from entering in the life God intends for me (you). How should I (you) take a step of faith to cross that "Jordan River" in my (your) life?
Am I getting my feet wet? Taking that step in my "Jordan River" in obedience to God (mind you, this is not a shallow river and the priests were holding the ark of the covenant)
Will share more when I get my thoughts together. Meanwhile... take time to evaluate.
~~Min~~
~~derek~~ at 10/19/2006 10:39:00 am
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