Faith And Raging Rivers

Recently, as I was preparing to preach, the Lord turned my thoughts to Joshua chapter 4. This is where we find the account of Israel finally crossing over the Jordan river to begin to lay claim to the land of promise.

A few things are worthy of note here:

First, a definite act of faith would be required if they were to realize the promise of God. Remember that the previous generation of Israelites had come to this same point, only to allow their lack of faith to defeat them. As a result, the wandered in the wilderness for 40 years!

Secondly, there will always be a challenge to our faith decisions! At the time that they were to cross over Jordan, the river was at flood tide! The waters were raging and swirling in what must have been a very intimidating fashion! They would not be able to wait until the water level subsided because God had called them to cross over at this particular time!

Thirdly, as the feet of the priests, who were carrying the Ark of the covenant, touched the waters, only then did the waters part! It is when we cast ourselves without reservation upon the Lord and commit to obedience to His commands, that we are positioned to see His glory show forth!

Our time is NOW! We must not continually relegate all plans to some uncertain future time! Even as I write these words I am persuaded that the Lord will take this message to someone who is standing on the banks of a raging river, knowing that the Lord is calling them to step in, yet the fear factor is hindering!

Please receive this: If the Lord has called you, He will sustain and provide n marvelous ways! Faith, true, Bible faith, will always carry us beyond our own abilities so that we may experience His divine activity in our behalf!

Be bold in the Lord and see His glory, as you bravely walk into the very thing that would hinder you from His best for your life!

God bless.