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.
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!!
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