Step in the Water

One of the most well known recorded miracles in the Bible is the event in which God parted the Red Sea.  An often overlooked miracle that took place under the command of Moses successor Joshua was the parting of the Jordan River.  God divided this river so Joshua and his followers could cross to begin their conquering campaign.  It is interesting to note that it was not until they stepped in the water that the river parted, "the feet of the priests who bore the ark dipped in the edge of the water...that the waters which came down from upstream stood still" (Joshua 3:15-16).  What we read here is that the priests performed an act of faith.  They believed that the waters were going to part but it was not until they took that first step in the water that it actually happened.

In our lives it is often necessary to take this step of faith as well.  God will give us plans and promises and He still requires us to take that first step.  We often seek after blessings and miracles and yet we are usually to afraid to dip our toes in the water.  We are afraid of getting wet!  We let fear hold us captive. We fear instability, criticism or failure.  There are moments in our lives that we need to decide that it is o.k. if we happen to get wet.  We need to step into the water and see what the Lord might do!

Is there something that you have felt the Lord prompting you to do?  Maybe there is a family member or close friend that you need to witness to?  Maybe there is a ministry you have felt to urge to start?  If this is the case I plead with you to face your fears and step into the water.