Jordan~Crossers

On the assigned day the Israelites were to select their Passover lamb, God performed another miraculous crossing for this wilderness-wandering nation.

The priests and the Ark (representing the Presence of God) went first. One step of obedience, one step of faith on their part - God would do the rest.

The river was at flood stage YET AS SOON AS their feet touched the edge of the rushing river bank, God held back the waters. Not after some time had passed or after they were in up to their necks. The smallest demonstration of faith was enough for God to act.

They stood firm on dry ground in the middle of the Jordan. Stand firm, fellow-soldier, for the ground of Christ upon which we stand is firm. In the midst of our mess, we can stand believing Jesus is rock solid.

The entire nation crossed over. The Lord did not release the rushing waters until all were safely across. Worry not, for His timing is perfect and He will deliver all of His own to His promised shore.

The Living God would drive out their enemies before them and bring them into a land of promise.

Aren't we all (metaphorically speaking) Jordan-Crossers? By means of the Passover Lamb we cross over to God's Promised Land.

Jesus is the Way to the Father and the Source of abundant life. Would you take that one step of faith? His presence goes with you as you march across this barren land.

And when all have crossed, we will celebrate what God has done for us and worship the Passover Lamb. May the world revere our powerful Lord.

The Israelites crossed the Jordan river; they set up a memorial; they were circumcised in covenant; awaited healing; celebrated the Passover; then they enjoyed the fruit of their new God-given land (Jos 3:5-12).

Cross from death to life, darkness to light; enter into a covenant relationship with God by faith in His Son and our Lord; experience His healing; and enjoy the fruit of a new life in Christ. As the song says; "our God is a God who saves!"

"He did this so that all the peoples of the earth might know that the hand of the LORD is powerful and so that you might always fear the LORD your God."

[Jos 4:24]

Sovereign Deliverer; Give us faith and courage to follow you and may others join in the procession as you lead us home. In Christ, Amen.