CROSSING JORDAN

Joshua 3: 4, 5

"Yet there shall be a space between you and it, about two thousand cubits by measure; come not near unto it, that ye may know the way by which ye must go; for ye have not passed this way heretofore". And Joshua said unto the people, "Sanctify yourselves; for tomorrow the LORD will do wonders among you."

 

SEE, FOLLOW AND HONOR GOD.

 

The verses in Joshua 3: 4, 5 seem strange at first glance. Why were the Children of Israel told to follow at a numbered distance? I looked in the Wycliffe Bible Commentary and found this understanding; "The people where to spread around the ark at a radius of 3,000 feet, so that all might see the guiding symbol of Jehovah's presence more readily." (Wycliffe Bible Commentary, pg.209). Is it possible that, at that time, there was a gulf between GOD and man, which was bridged by the Cross of JESUS? Think about it! In much of the New Testament there are parables and comments by many of the writers and by JESUS about a gulf between GOD and man, think about the story of Lazarus and the Rich man. When JESUS gave His Spirit into the hand of GOD, the veil of the Temple was ripped in two, giving access to the Holy of Holies for all people. I believe that the gulf was bridged and finally sealed by the Blood of JESUS, so that all people would have access to GOD through JESUS Christ the LORD; GOD made the way to GOD through GOD, JESUS. The Holy Covenant was made by GOD with GOD, JESUS and thus it will never be broken.

 

What does it mean to "Sanctify yourselves"? It means to remove yourself from the common things of life and "get before the LORD"; Seek His Face. The Wycliffe Bible Commentary says,"They needed to consecrate themselves with outward purification and inward devotion to GOD, because He was about to perform miracles among them."  They were instructed to Honor GOD. WE ARE INSTRUCTED TO HONOR GOD WITH OUR WHOLE HEART.

 

If we want to cross over the Jordan Rivers in our life we must; See GOD, Follow GOD and Honor GOD.

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, we can not know the way down the pathways of life without the Light of Christ to lead us. The Word of the LORD is a lamp unto your feet and a light unto your path. To walk into your miracle, you must see GOD in prayer, move out and follow Him in obedience and  with the greatest respect and honor due His Holy Name.

 

GOD made the way to GOD through GOD, His Son JESUS