I love the imagery in Joshua when Israel crosses the Jordan. Here a just a few quick observations I take away when I read this book. First, God passed before Israel to make the way open. He did all the work to open the way for Israel. Likewise, Jesus has gone before us to open the door to salvation. Secondly, God made sure everyone made it across the river. There was not one left behind. Christ has told us that he will not lose any one of us, but that he will come again and receive us unto himself that where he is, we may be also. Thirdly, once Israel was across he shut the way allowing the water to flow once again. They could not cross back to where they came from nor could they run away. Our salvation in the Son of God is complete! Amen! He brings us into his family and keeps us. He will never leave us nor forsake us. And one final observation I notice is this: They crossed during the swelling of the Jordan. This is the time in which the Jordan was overflowing onto the banks. You see, the river was not to much for God to handle, and neither is our sin. Christ took all of our sin, even becoming sin on the cross, bearing it all as God poured out his wrath on his own Son. The Scriptures say "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8).
These are just a four quick observations I made. Feel free to respond with observations of your own about anything you have read. Only, please "reply to all" so that we can all enjoy it together!
With Love in Christ,
Jay Silvas
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