In this video listen to Joshua 3 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer.

In Joshua 3 they spend the last three days on the banks of the Jordan, which at this point was swollen due to being Spring. The river was impassable by normal methods at this time of year, for people with cattle, and goods. The spies in the previous chapter would have swum across, but this wasn’t possible for 2 million people and all they owned.

God then declares he is going to magnify Joshua just as Moses was elevated in their minds. He does this announcing in advance what the miracle will be. That it is not a surprise to Joshua shows his communication and standing with God. A step of faith is required here because it was completely unlike the Red Sea where there was a clear passage before, and a pursuing enemy behind.

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