Joshua 3-Reflections

Crossing the River Jordan
The instructions to the Israelites were:
1. vs 3-  'When you see the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God, and the Levitical priests carrying it, you are to move out from your positions and follow it.'

The Israelites knew the importance of allowing God's presence to lead. vs 4-Then you will know which way to go, since you have never been this way before. Because He is an Omnicient, Omnipotent, Omnipresent God, He knows what lies ahead.


2. vs 4- '.... keep a distance of about two thousand cubits between you and the ark; do not go near it.'
Maybe the distance will allow everyone to see the Ark of the Covenant, God's presence. Being ab;e to see it reassures them that they are going the right way!

Father, when our eyes are focussed on You, Your Presence,You ALWAYS lead us in triumphal procession. We will only watch and see the miracles You do along the way!

3. vs 5- 'Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you.' Joshua knew that this was a spiritual battle so he wanted the people to separate themselves from the usual things and focus on the Lord. 

I am a visual learner which means I like to draw or sketch or have images to help understand ideas or concepts that I'm reading! The visual above captures my thoughts about this chapter!

Oh, the importance of hiding God's Words deep inside our hearts! It needs to be put into action! When we allow the presence of God to lead us, take over our situation or be in the middle of our impossibilities, He will MAKE A WAY!!

Joshua 2 - Reflections

 Rahab Encounter

In this chapter Rahab's story unfolds. I like how she helped out the men sent by Joshua. She knew deep in her heart that these men were different. She even acknowledged that their God is the God in heaven above and on earth below.

Rahab helped the Israelites to advance to the promised land.

I love the fact that this story shows that women can be used by God, no matter what position they have in life!

Joshua 1- Reflections

For the next few mornings I will be meditating on the book of Joshua, the lessons he and the children of Israel learnt and what I learn from their experiences.


vs 3: 'I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses. '

vs 5: 'No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you.'

Father, Joshua is about to embark on his journey of leading the Israelites to the promised land and I believe that you understand Joshua just like you understand each of us. Before we venture out into the new challenges or a new chapter, we have feelings of uncertainty because we do not know what lies ahead of us. To encourage and reassure him, I like the way you are reminding Joshua about the things you have done in the past, great and miraculous things. You encourage him to be strong and courageous! You still do that to us today! You remind us through your Words!

vs 9: 'Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.'

You remind him about the importance of reading your Words, meditating on it and doing everything that is in it. Only when they do that, then they will be prosperous and successful.

vs 8: 'Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful.'

 Why should they do this? because your Words have POWER!!