Step In Before the Water Parts

About this episode

The episode discusses the moment of faith and decision faced by the priests as they step into the Jordan River, emphasizing trust in God despite uncertainty.

"As soon as the priests who carry the Ark of the Lord—the Lord of all the earth—step foot in the Jordan, its waters flowing downstream will be cut off and stand up in a heap." — Joshua 3:13 Here it is. The moment of decision. The priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant are told to step into the Jordan River—still at flood stage, still dangerous, still impossible. They don't know how to swim. There's no promise of safety. No backup plan. Just faith. And what happens? As soon as their feet hit...

Topics covered

• faith
• decision making
• spirituality
• trust in God
• overcoming fear

Keywords

• faith
• Jordan River
• Ark of the Covenant
• spiritual journey
• trust
• decision
• overcoming fear

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Christ Church IL

Books & works: Step In Before the Water Parts

Places: Jordan River

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