Almost Home: A Journey with Joshua - Part 3 - God goes first

As Rooted Fellowship steps into a new season of leadership, we turn to Joshua 3–4 and the powerful moment when Israel stood before a raging Jordan River. With Moses gone and a new generation watching, the question hung in the air: Will God still be with us?The answer was unmistakable.Before the waters parted, the priests had to step in. Before the people crossed, the Ark, the presence of God, went first. This wasn’t just a story about geography; it was theology. It was about reverence, risk, remembrance, and trust. It was about a God who finishes what He starts.In this message, we are reminded:God’s presence goes before us.Faith requires stepping into the water.Leaders are raised up but God remains the constant.We must remember and tell the stories of His faithfulness.The dates matter because God’s promises unfold with precision.Most of all, this passage points beyond Joshua to a greater Joshua. Jesus. Who stepped into the waters of sin and death and made a way for us to cross from death to life.As we install new leadership and look toward the future, we do so with trembling joy. The same God who planted this church will carry it forward. The same God who was faithful then is faithful now.The question is not whether God will show up.The question is: Will we step in?