JOSHUA 3

GOD ALLOWS THE ISRAELITES TO CROSS THE JORDAN RIVER

Joshua continues to lead the Israelites towards the Promised Land, preparing them for the wonders that God has in store for them. God tells Joshua that he will be exalted before the Israelites, showing God’s anointing of his leadership. God promises His presence will be with Joshua, just as God was with Moses.

God instructs Joshua to cross the Jordan River, carrying the Ark of the Covenant, a symbol of God's presence and the physical representation of the law. Once the priests stepped into the river and their feet entered water, the river stopped flowing and the path was made clear for the Israelites to cross!

When God previously parted the Red Sea in Exodus 14, he did not require Moses or the Israelites to step foot into the water. The further along the Israelites were to the Promised Land, the more faith God required from them to continue. God has worked miracles before and He wants His people to have faith that He will do it again!

Joshua 3:17 - Now the priests bearing the ark of the covenant of the Lord stood firmly on dry ground in the midst of the Jordan, and all Israel was passing over on dry ground until all the nation finished passing over the Jordan.