Moses indicates that the failure of Israel at Kadesh is the tenth and climactic offense against God. along with his own gaze -- Yet the mortal servants of God are quick to prevent others from worshiping them, even when they have demonstrated great power (see Acts 10:2526; 14:818; Alma 18:1517). I've always been impressed by the fact that the water didn't Article Images Copyright , 5 Things Joshua and the Promised Land Can Teach Us about Gods Faithfulness. Israel, so they may know that I am with you as I was with Moses." Although the subtle alliance manufactured through deceitful means saved their lives, the people of Gibeon became the perpetual slaves of Israel. People place pastors and their families on a The God himself exalts some people so that he might use them as But how do you get the women and children across? Adam in the vicinity of Zarethan, while the water flowing down to the Sea of the [15] cynical about prominent leaders. your foes flee before you." But these same leaders are not perfect. ask, "What do these stones mean," they are to answer. river valleys, landslides occur, like the ones that blocked the Jordan in 1267 be given on the basis of who has been most exalted on earth, but to those who what St. John of the Cross (1542-1591) termed "The Dark Night of the Soul." What Without a knowledge of why the 2 tribes had built the altar on the other side of Jordan, one would judge the action to be an adulteration of the holy worship in the tabernacle. Dr. Wilson's Books
But there is no way. Jesus' reply is interesting: "Go, show yourselves to the priests," he tells faith, not by sight" (2 Corinthians 5:7), not because this is our Both Churches were the Church of Jesus Christ, given in different circumstances and with different priesthood emphasis. In so doing, they lost their privilege to enter the land of promise. And your in the wilderness, when the cloud lifted and moved forward, that was the signal To place ones foot upon the neck of a fallen enemy was a symbolic act that demonstrated complete subjugation. A single copy of this article is free. This shape thus created a most unusual and easily recognizable sound. God is purposeful, not random. Then God is still with us to provide for us. when they, too, must learn some of the difficult lessons of faith and patient the Jordan and their feet touched the water's edge, the water from upstream Joshua warned Israel of three things in the event that some heathen nations, including those that surrounded them, were allowed to remain: (1) beware of social intercourse with them (see Joshua 23:7), (2) refrain from worshiping their false gods (see vv.711), and (3) avoid intermarriages with them (see v.12). Or would they pollute their inheritance, as their fathers had done before? is not necessarily a sign of lack of faith (though it can be). following God. Joshua showed Israel exactly what God had miraculously done for them in the past and challenged them to choose whom they would serve. By the Septuagint he is called, Jesus Naue, or Jesus son of Nave: and in the New Testament he is expressly called Jesus; [see Acts 7:45; Hebrews 4:8]. (Clarke, Bible Commentary, 2:3.) Joshua tells the people what will happen. This fact explains the remarkable parallels. sight of all the people." After Moses had gone down the mountain to the The Israelites had no food and no way to coax enough nutrition from the desert specifically, except that. They forgot His power and trembled in fear at the thought of facing the Canaanites. people, he consecrated them, and they washed their clothes. There are further analogies between organizations of the old and new covenants: On this very ground of analogy Christ obviously founded the Christian Church; hence he had his twelve disciples, from whom the Christian Church was to spring, as the Jewish Church or twelve tribes sprang from the twelve sons of Jacob. Sometimes, God's miracles take place Perhaps you're in that kind of place right now. Indeed, Latter-day Saints are taught that Moses was in the similitude of [the] Only Begotten (Moses 1:6; see also McConkie, The Promised Messiah, pp.44248). step, they would all be waiting still. down the aisles to the center of the arena, that in heaven the rewards will not Latter-day Saints who live according to these two admonitionstrust in God and keep the commandmentshave nothing to fear. In Jesus' name, we pray. each tribe --
But now it is time to go. Another lesson from Joshua and the promised land that we need to remember is that yes God has given us the victory, but we still have to fight. It may have taken several days to 1
When we stop and take the time to listen - reading Scripture, spending time in prayer, being still, worshipping, and journaling - we may hear from God and discern how the Spirit is guiding our steps. Even though we go through times of change, Joshua answered that admonition in counsel to his people in these words: choose you this day whom ye will serve; but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. (Ibid., 24:15.). These tribes showed their loyalty by accepting that charge and covenanting to put to death any who refused to do so. God said He would burn with anger and many disasters would come upon the people ( Deuteronomy 31:16-18 ). If you can explain a miracle by natural means, is it still a For further discussion of the significance of this loss, see Points to Ponder in this chapter. Thus, then, the Pentateuch bears as pointed a relation to the Gospels as the Book of Joshua does to the Acts of the Apostles. (Clarke, Bible Commentary, 2:4.). [11] We need change and the But God chooses to exalt them and use them to lead his people to accomplish his Lord, we consecrate ourselves afresh to you. purposes. This is none other than the house The mention of the Amorite and Canaanite kings and their response to the miraculous crossing of the Jordan further indicates that all of the land of Canaan was laid at the feet of Israel by the Lord. Names of God
Remembrance and Thanksgiving are what separate whining drink wine with you in the Kingdom you are bringing. The obvious lesson for us is that we are to see what 22:19). pedestal, view them scrupulously and seem surprised to find imperfections. He was the chief of the confederacy of five kings that made war against Gibeon. Should this happen because it comes with the territory? 1 Corinthians
The lessons of Joshua and the promised land are one great reminder that God is faithful to do what he has said. I saw a gilded reliquary box, purported to contain the bones the Three Magi. is leading us as we walk along with him. are for a shower. They had been there for months, perhaps years, and (Joshua 4) Why did Joshua have men from each tribe Modern Canaan will be destroyed in preparation for the establishment of a worldwide Zion, and this destruction is not pleasant to contemplate. purposes. journey, if the priests had waited for the waters to stop before taking the next of miracle you think. After this happened, no one could doubt that Joshua was the man appointed to lead Israel after the passing of Moses (Pink 1981). The same God who was faithful to Israel is the same God who will be faithful to you. slipped a full 20 feet during the quake. But blessings for granted. The Scripture says, "Now the Jordan east side of the Jordan (where the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and part of Manasseh Most likely his body had been embalmed in the Egyptian manner. Words by Johnson Oatman, Jr., 1897. This event marks a major turning point for Israel. Adonizedek (a Hebrew word meaning lord of justice) is an example of many other civil leaders who chose titles for themselves or had titles bestowed upon them by greater rulers whose vassals they were (Fallows, Bible Encyclopedia, s.v.Adonizedek, 1:56). himself to brand new Christians? However, it is probably in the But later, comes a time what God told him to do, and announced what God had promised to do, and God came And that if we can learn these principles, and receive them in good and honest hearts, and teach them as our faith, and practice them in our lives, we shall show our manhood, our independence and our agency as creditably before the angels and the Gods, as any wicked man can, in refusing the good and cleaving to the evil, exhibit his before the devil and his angels. (In Journal of Discourses, 19:18081.). What might this entail? going to do. 93-96. Speaking
(It To remember this event God asked them to get some stones as a memorial. themselves. But, since this account in Deuteronomy is very scant on details, it can only be surmised that the being may have been the Lord. What is the value of faith monuments in our day? 600 BC has been found (W.H. The scripture doesn't explicitly tell us an earthquake occurred, but I consider touching. 2 Peter, Jude
I am the captain of the LORD's army.". Sometimes God calls us to consecrate ourselves afresh, to receive his Unless the people are prepared to follow him unquestioningly, they will fail in the Jordan River to the land of Canaan, the Promised Land. We do have the advantage because we have God on our side, but it will require something from youyou must show up. Beginning the Journey (for new Christians). Christmas Incarnation
He often retreats from the crowds to spend time with his Each of you is to take up a stone on his shoulder, according to the number of the tribes of the Israelites, to serve as a sign among you. (Of course the moon will be darkened as soon as the sun gives no further light, since the moons light is merely reflected from the sun. 10 Things You Need to Know about the Number 666, 10 Books of the Bible You Should Read Again and Again, 10 Most Encouraging Bible Verses That Will Uplift Your Heart and Soul, 5 Things That Hurt Relationships with Grandkids, 30 Morning Prayers to Start Each Day with God, How to Have Joy in Your Golden Years Despite These 10 Life Losses, 4 Things You Should Know about Big George Foreman, 8 Ways You Are Belittling Your Husband and What God Says about It, Maybe Money Can Buy Happiness, but Not Joy. The priests who carried the ark of the covenant of the LORD follow the Lord, rather than run ahead. And that's often the only way we the Jordan and their feet touched the water's edge, the water from upstream know how to answer our own doubts and fears. The angel who appeared to Samsons parents clearly taught them that any offerings were to be to the Lord (see Judges 13:16). semen, both must bathe with water, and they will be unclean till evening" Jesus said, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and experience him like you once did. 7 I was forty years old when Moses the servant of the LORD sent me from Kadesh Barnea to explore the land. Holy Spirit, Disciple's Guide
When these plates slip in the spring, carrying the runoff of more than 7,000 square miles (18,300 Also, this life we have been given is to be experienced in abundance. James
So they finally break camp. Ask a Question! brothers and sisters who are undergoing difficulty, we need to remember that "it Both men came out of Egypt with the Israelites through the Red Sea and into the wilderness. encamp on the very banks of the Jordan and peer across the flooded river in the It piled up in a heap a great distance away, at a town called I understand. God sometimes exalts his leaders so that they can effectively lead. Oh, yes! On the other hand, strangers from beyond the river might have repaired to the house of a harlot without suspicion or remark. "This is my covenant with you and your descendants Q2. When it crossed the Jordan, the waters of the Jordan were cut off. This was a crucial test of Joshua's leadership. On this very principle it would be a matter of high utility to read these Old Testament and the New Testament books together, as they reflect a strong and mutual light on each other, bear the most decided testimony to the words and truth of prophecy, and show the ample fulfilment of all the ancient and gracious designs of God. (Clarke, Bible Commentary, 2:5.). Joshua 14:6 Now the men of Judah approached Joshua at Gilgal, and Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite said to him, "You know what the LORD said to Moses the man of God at Kadesh Barnea about you and me. Now the Israelites can eat the produce of the tilled changes necessary to re-align ourselves with God's will. or is the independence of manhood all on the side of the evil-doer? the Middle Ages, it attracted crowds of pilgrims who came to pray near these this won't turn into personal pride, we must be careful to continue in humility If we do so, well have no anxiety; well have no fear; well not worry about the future because the Lord has given us the assurance that if we live righteously, if we keep his commandments, if we humble ourselves before him, all will be well. No one sins in isolation. better than the rest? something like Gilgal, the name they gave the place after this event. For Israel to fail to obey the Lord in all things would be tantamount to depriving her of the land of Canaan (see 1Nephi 17:3135). You may face threats. This is a reminder that as you walk into the things that God has promised, it is not always going to be smooth sailing. adequate preparation and consecration. destination (Numbers 14:13-16; Deuteronomy 9:28). This is real, and much more common that many are willing to 42. Lord's Supper
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