In the book of Joshua chapter 3 we are taught a beautiful message in the Ark of the Covenant and the priest. Prior to this point the Israelites were lead by clouds during the day and by fire at night but this time it was different in when the Lord began to send them forward.
As they were being sent forward the Lord instructed Joshua to have the priest go ahead of the people while carrying the Ark. What makes this different than before? Think about what is being taught here.
After 40 years of being in the presence it was time for them to mature in life to see how they would act in being free. But first they had to be humbled to the point of knowing who gives and takes away. The Lord teaches us here to keep Him out front and to trust and obey.
How does this relate to modern day? Think about it like this. The Holy Bible is our Ark of the Covenant in the Word that we are given to follow. The priests are our pastors that help carry this Word forward in showing us the way home. But our pastors can only carry us so far as the priest did in the Dead Sea because the only way to cross from this life to the next is when we learn to truly believe.
It is the pastor’s position to help us get there while he stands as the priest in the sea holding the Word of God in the Holy Bible to see Gods children be set free. Praise God in everyday we are given because each day we receive is another gift when we believe! Always remember in your walk to keep God in front while helping others in need to help them succeed….Amen
James Harrison
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