And it shall come to pass, as soon as the soles of the feet of the priests that bear the ark of the LORD, the LORD of all the earth, shall rest in the waters of Jordan, that the waters of Jordan shall be cut off from the waters that come down from above; and they shall stand upon an heap. (Joshua 3:13)
When Israel was preparing to cross the Jordan, God instructed the priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant to step into the waters. The river did not part while they stood at a safe distance discussing the instruction. As they moved forward in obedience, God caused the waters to stop, and the people crossed on dry ground.
There are moments when you must act on God’s Word before you see the complete outcome. Faith does not always receive every detail in advance. Faith requires that you must take the next step with confidence in the One who has spoken it. Obedience places you in the position to witness what God has already determined to do.
The priests had to carry the presence of the covenant into the waters, and the people had to follow the direction God had given. Their progress was connected to their willingness to move forward. Fear could have kept them at the riverbank, but faith enabled them to cross.
Do not remain permanently at the edge of your opportunity because you are waiting for every difficulty to disappear. Study the Word, receive godly direction, and take the step that faith requires. When you walk in obedience, you give expression to your trust in God.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your Word, which gives me direction and courage. Thank You for teaching me to move forward strongly in faith, even when I cannot fully understand the entire path ahead. I receive the grace to obey You without fear and to take every step with confidence in Your faithfulness, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.