“It was the harvest season, and the Jordan was overflowing its banks. But as soon as the feet of the priests who were carrying the Ark touched the water at the river’s edge, 16 the water above that point began backing up a great distance away at a town called Adam, which is near Zarethan. And the water below that point flowed on to the Dead Sea until the riverbed was dry. Then all the people crossed over near the town of Jericho.” (Joshua 3:15-16 NLT)
When time came for the Israelites to cross the Jordan and possess the Promised Land, the river was at flood stage. Have you ever seen a flooding river? It can be a frightening sight. Quiet and calm water that normally flows along becomes surging currents, several times wider and deeper and faster than normal. They wash away debris and carry it along at breakneck speed.
God commanded the priests to step into that water, and the waters didn't part until the feet of the priests were wet. God could have parted the river first, and then sent the priests across. He was testing their faith, seeing if they would obey His command even when it seemed illogical and frightening to do so. As their feet sunk into the water, the waters parted and He made a way to the other side.
Obey the Lord even when it does not seem logical. When He calls us, He will make a way. Where He leads us, He will go before us. That's why we walk by faith.
God is calling us to take the first step on a new journey. Step into the water and watch God work. God is leading us on a new path. God has been preparing us to enter into a place where we have never been before!
What’s so new about it? There are new experiences to face - new problems to solve - new trials to endure - new temptations to meet - new sorrows to bear - new opportunities to grasp - new tasks to perform - new blessings to enjoy.
God is LEADING us into Unknown places.
It is time to start “Coloring Outside the Lines” and “Thinking Outside the Box” of the same old Deaf Café. Let’s look ahead to a new season and step into the challenges of the flooding rushing water and watch God work things out to His glory and purpose. God will not work until we get our feet wet.
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