"And the water flowing downstream stood still, rising up in a mass that extended as far as Adam, a city next to Zarethan. The water flowing downstream into the Sea of the Arabah (the Dead Sea) was completely cut off, and the people crossed opposite Jericho."
Joshua 3:16
I knew about Moses splitting the Red Sea... I honestly had no idea that God used that same trick twice! And this time, it's even more impressive because he basically dammed up a flowing river, so that the upstream portion rose and flooded the land for miles up the river! I wonder, though, why God used the same sign as before - the dry land across a body of water trick...
The people of Jericho, as we learned in the last chapter, are afraid of the Lord's power. They specifically cited the Red Sea incident as one of their specific fears! God is destroying their morale even further by showing them the sign that they fear most.
Question of the Day:
What sign did Jesus show the evil one when He was tempted in the dessert? He quoted the Word of God. If we show the same sign, the Enemy will tremble in fear and be unable to defend himself against us.
Prayer of the Day:
Lord, You are holy, and all the earth trembles before You! Even the rocks cry out! Thank You for allowing me to ally myself with You! I could not win the war against sin without Your intervention. But You show Your strength when I am weak; You lift me up when I fall; You fight for me when I cower in fear! You are the Rock of my Salvation! Blessed be the name of the Lord, who I serve for all eternity! Amen!
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