Joshua, 3
12. Now choose twelve men from the tribes of Israel, one man from each tribe.
12. Now choose twelve men from the tribes of Israel, one man from each tribe.
Chapter 3 of the book of Joshua describes the crossing of the Jordan River by the people of Israel, led by Joshua, to enter the promised land. During the narrative, the importance of obedience to God and the leadership of Joshua is highlighted.
Genesis 22:3: "Asking Abraham at dawn, his donkey, and took two of his boys and his son; and cut wood into the Holocaust, and it was to the place that God had nominated for him. . " This verse reports Abraham's obedience to God when it was called to offer Isaac in sacrifice. Like Abraham, the people of Israel needed to obey God to conquer the promised land.
Exodus 14:16: "And you, raise your rod, and reach your hand over the sea, and screw it, that the children of Israel pass through the middle of the sea dry." This verse narrates how God guided Moses to open the Red Sea so that the people of Israel could cross it. Similarly, in Joshua 3, God opened the Jordan River so that the people of Israel could pass and enter the promised land.
Deuteronomy 31:7: "And Moses called Joshua, and he said in the eyes of all Israel, Strive and have good courage, for thou shalt enter this people on the earth that the Lord swore to his parents to give them; you will make her inherit her. " This verse highlights Joshua's leadership and the importance of having courage and confidence in God to conquer the promised land.
Psalm 114:3: "The sea saw this, and fled; Jordan made it behind." This verse refers to the passage through the Red Sea and also highlights the opening of the Jordan River to the people of Israel pass, highlighting the supernatural action of God.
Joshua 4:23: For the Lord your God has dried the waters of the Jordan before you, until you passed, as the Lord your God has done to the Red Sea, to which we passed before us passed; " This verse emphasizes God's miraculous action at the opening of the Jordan River to the people of Israel to pass, also remembering the passage through the Red Sea, highlighting God's faithfulness to fulfill his promises.
“É sempre necessário ir para a frente, nunca para trás, na vida espiritual. O barco que pára em vez de ir adiante é empurrado para trás pelo vento.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina