Getting Your Feet Wet: Remembering the Lord's Power in the Jordan

Sometimes, the biggest miracles don't come with fanfare; they come with a simple, tangible act of obedience. Think about the twelve stones pulled from the Jordan riverbed. They weren't just souvenirs; they were anchors, physical reminders of a covenant kept by divine power.

It got me thinking this week about the moments in our own discipleship journey where we feel the weight of the 'water'—the unknown, the difficult conversation, the commitment that seems too big to handle. We look at the grand covenants, the mighty acts of faith, and we wonder, "How do I get myself to take that first step?"

The message from the recent discussion on Joshua is clear: The Lord doesn't wait for the water to back up; He asks us to get our feet wet. It seems daunting, but He promises that if we trust Him, He will do what He says.

Remembering the Power: A Cornerstone of Faith

The speakers highlighted how crucial it is to remember these moments. Whether it's Rahab’s unlikely covenant, or the crossing itself, the physical reminders—the stones—serve a vital purpose. They anchor our testimonies when the memory of the Spirit might feel distant.

As we disciples, we are constantly being asked to build these personal memorials. What are the moments in your life, or in your journey with the gospel, that you need to pull out and remember? Maybe it’s the day you felt the Spirit most strongly during a missionary discussion, or perhaps it’s the quiet breakthrough in a Book Club study that made a difficult concept click into place.

This principle isn't just for the field; it’s for the *internet missionary* in your living room. It’s for the disciple who feels comfortable in their own home, knowing that every member can be a disciple anywhere, all the time. We are called to live lives that are themselves testaments to the Lord's power.

Get Your Feet Wet: The Call to Action

The challenge, as always, is moving from contemplation to action. We can study the scriptures, we can gather in HolyPlaces for a Bible Study Group, and we can even use Davee to walk through tough questions with the AI Investigator role. But sometimes, we just need the nudge to step in the water.

If you’ve been feeling hesitant about taking on a new responsibility—maybe it's inviting a neighbor to join a Book Club, or perhaps it's simply committing to a consistent daily scripture study—remember the lesson of the priests. They didn't wait for the whole river to dry up; they stepped in together.

This week, I encourage you to identify one small place where you can "get your feet wet." Don't aim for the whole journey; aim for the first step of faith. Trust that the Spirit will guide your companions, and that the Lord’s power is waiting to be remembered through your actions.

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