How can we trust God's timing in our own life's challenges? Crossing the Jordan: A Snapshot of Perfect Timing “When the priests carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD came up from the middle of the Jordan and put their feet on dry ground, the waters of the Jordan returned to their place and overflowed all its banks as before.” (Joshua 4:18) What Joshua 4:18 Reveals About God’s Clock • The river did not rush back until the very last priest stepped onto shore. • No Israelite was stranded midstream, and no one crossed early; every step was synchronized with God’s plan. • The same God who held back the Jordan orchestrates the minutes and months of our own journeys. Reasons We Can Trust His Timing 1. He sees the whole timeline. • Ecclesiastes 3:11: “He has made everything beautiful in its time.” 2. He acts at the “fullness” of time, not a moment late. • Galatians 4:4: “But when the time had fully come, God sent His Son…” 3. His delays are purposeful, never negligent. • 2 Peter 3:9: “The Lord is not slow… but is patient with you…” 4. He has already proven His faithfulness at the Jordan, the Red Sea, and the empty tomb. How to Spot God’s Hand While You Wait • Look for “dry ground” moments—little graces that keep you standing when the waters should be overwhelming. • Remember past memorial stones (Joshua 4:7) and rehearse earlier rescues. • Stay close to His presence; the priests carried the ark, and we carry His Spirit within. Practical Ways to Wait Well – Anchor your heart daily in Scripture; start with Psalm 27:14 and Isaiah 40:31. – Keep serving; the priests continued holding the ark until everyone was across. – Speak faith aloud: “Is anything too difficult for the LORD?” (Genesis 18:14). – Cultivate patience like a farmer (James 5:7-8), trusting the harvest schedule. Supporting Passages for Turbulent Seasons • Habakkuk 2:3 — the vision “awaits an appointed time.” • Romans 8:28 — He is weaving all things for good. • Psalm 31:15 — “My times are in Your hands.” Takeaway The Jordan’s waters obeyed God’s precise cue, and your circumstances will, too. Stand on the riverbed as long as He says, confident that when His appointed second arrives, the current will resume exactly on schedule—never early, never late, always for your ultimate good and His eternal glory. |
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