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JOSHUA’S ASSURANCE TO THE PEOPLE
MONDAY, OCTOBER 16
Joshua 3
Psalm 31:1-8
“For thou art my rock
and my fortress; therefore for
thy name’s sake lead me…”
JOSHUA’S ASSURANCE TO THE PEOPLE
Joshua called the people to come and hear the words of God. God gave him a voice and a favourable environment so that he was able to put across his message clearly by word of mouth. Joshua told Israel that they would know God was with them and He would drive away the Canaanites before them.
At this point, the fear of Israel among the Canaanites had driven them behind the walls of their cities. Rahab’s testimony revealed the presence of that fear among the inhabitants of Canaan. The demonstration of God’s power had changed the perception of all the nations that had encountered Israel at that time of history. How God would drive out the Canaanites, as He said, was yet to be revealed. Nevertheless, as the Ark passed by, each tribe of Israel was to choose one man to go with the priests. God told them that when the feet of the priests who bore the Ark touched the waters, the river water would stop.
Israel Crossed Jordan: The waters of Jordan stood still, though the waters of Jordan were overflowing. The people began to cross the river on dry ground. The point of crossing was against the city of Jericho. All Israel passed as the priests stood in the river. All the people passed over River Jordan.
The long-awaited promise to occupy Canaan had come. This account reveals who God is and that all things are possible with Him. These stories of the wonders of God have been told and retold, but the unbelieving hearts will always have a reason to reject. It is one of the wiles of the devil to harden the hearts of the people that they do not believe. However, the Word of God always stands. Let us believe all His promises.
THOUGHT: What creatures cannot do, the Creator brings it to pass.
PRAYER: Father, may this day be a great day for me as I wait on Thee.