Joshua 3:8
Joshua 3:8
And thou shalt command the priests that bear the ark of the covenant, saying, When ye are come to the brink of the water of Jordan, ye shall stand still in Jordan.
Joshua 3:8 tells the story of God instructing Joshua to lead the Israelites across the Jordan River into the Promised Land. This verse serves as a reminder that God is with us in every step of our journey, guiding us through challenges and empowering us to overcome obstacles. Despite the challenges that lay ahead for the Israelites, God promised to be with them and to help them conquer the land He had promised to their ancestors. As we read this verse, we should reflect on the importance of trusting God's plan and following His commands in our own lives. Just as Joshua and the Israelites needed to have faith in God's guidance, we, too, must trust in His ability to lead us through our own challenges and uncertainties. By placing our trust in the Lord, we can find the strength and courage to overcome obstacles and embrace the blessings He has in store for us. Let us look to Joshua's example and remember that with God by our side, we can face any challenge that comes our way. As we seek God's guidance in our lives, we can remain steadfast in our faith, knowing that He will lead us through even the most difficult situations. In trusting God's plan, we can confidently move forward, embracing the journey He has prepared for us with courage and faith.
1 Samuel 15:22
And Samuel said, Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.
Isaiah 1:19
If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land.
Psalm 40:8
I delight to do your will, O my God; your law is within my heart.
1 John 3:22
And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.