Ep 537 – Joshua 3:1-8

The Israelites were about to go from wandering to conquering. This was the beginning of a brand-new era in the history of Gods people. They had started out as a single man and his wife, both old in years and her unable to bear children. But God had blessed Abraham, and his descendants had multiplied greatly during their 400 years of captivity in Egypt. But God had miraculously delivered them, with the intent of leading them to the land He had promised to Abraham hundreds of years earlier. And after having spent 40 years wandering in the wilderness, they now stood on the brink of an exciting new phase in their relationship with God. Gone were the days of manna and quail provided out of thin air. This was going to be show time. And in chapter 3:1-8, Joshua tells the people to prepare themselves, because God was about to do wonders in their midst. This time, it would not be about food appearing on the ground each morning with the dew. These wonders were going to involve miracles of might and power that involved battles and victories over enemies. But God would be in it all.