“And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before they passed over.” (Joshua 3:1)
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Rivers are a natural block to travel. The width, depth, and current will stop any foot traffic. Natural crossings, like fords, consist of narrow width, shallow depth, and slower currents that allow travel.
What we know is the Jordan was in flood. The reduces the number of fords available; which gives the enemy fewer places they had to monitor to track the location of Joshua’s Army. God changed all that.
At the front of the Army were the priests bearing the Ark of the Covenant. There was a warning to the people, as well as a command to prepare to cross.
“4Yet there shall be a space between you and it, about two thousand cubits by measure: come not near unto it, that ye may know the way by which ye must go: for ye have not passed this way heretofore.
5And Joshua said unto the people, Sanctify yourselves: for to morrow the LORD will do wonders among you.” (Joshua 3:4-5)
As soon as the soles of the feet of the priests touch the water of the Jordan; the water parts creating dry land. This allowed the 40 thousand man army of Joshua to quickly cross the Jordan and place themselves directly against Jericho. In effect, this locks the enemy into the walls of their city without the ability to maneuver on the battlefield.
Joshua believed that God would always provide a way, and God did.
Stay Tuned…
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