Joshua 3 -- Stepping Into The Water

My commentary began, "This book deals with much more than ancient history ... It's about your life and the life of the church today -- what God wants to do here and now for those who trust Him ... about the victory of faith and the glory that comes to God when His people trust and obey ... Unbelief says, 'Let's go back to where it is safe, but faith says, 'Let's go forward to where God is working.'... Faith is not believing in spite of evidence but obeying in spite of consequence ... The people mentioned in Hebrews 11 all did something because they believed God.  Their faith wasn't a passive feeling; it was an active force."

"The Lord's message to Joshua:  Both Moses and Joshua had received their authority from the Lord before these miracles occurred; but the miracles gave them stature before the people.  It takes both authority and stature to exercise effective leadership ... True spiritual leadership focuses the eyes of God's people on the Lord and His greatness."

"Unless we step out by faith and get our feet wet, we're not likely to make much progress in living for Christ and serving Him."

Father, I remember when I used to worry what others would think if I chose to step out for You.  I'm glad that You've taught me that I have nothing to worry about when I make it my purpose to glorify You in all that I do!

Your Brother In Christ,
Gary Ford