Our Jordan Moment

In the book of Joshua we read in chapter 3 the second generation of Israelites crossing the Jordan to take possession of the promise land. First the priests were to enter the waters and remain standing on the dry river bed until all passed through to the other side (3:17). Then twelve men from each tribe were to take a rock from where the priests stood and carry them to the place where they would lodge that night (4:1-8).

It was to serve a reminder of God's power to divide the waters but more so those who were to come after them, to always fear the Lord. It says, "That all the people of the earth might know the hand of the LORD, that it is mighty: that ye might fear the LORD your God for ever." (4:24, NIV).

Beloved, all of us have an experienced times when God makes a way through the impossible circumstances. This is our Red Sea moment when the Enemy is at our heels threatening to devour us. But God in His rich mercy makes a way when there is no way out and brings us through and into a place of safety.

Then there is our Jordan moment.

We may have undergone testings, trials and temptations (often through a wilderness experience) all in preparation for us to take possession of what the Enemy has stolen. But before we can enter into what has been promised by the Lord, we must be careful to remember He is mighty and always to be feared.

The temptation of those who have known victories and success is to forget the God who made it possible. The stones from the river were more than rocks. It was to remind them of the Rock who faithfully followed them, making provision, preparing the way and charting the course. I Corinthians 10: 4 says, "And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ." (KJV).

Beloved, let us recall His past and present victories. May it cause us to walk in humility and fear Him because God is mighty to lead us into triumph (2 Corinthians 2:14).