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約書亞記第3章：過約旦河
約書亞記第3章是一個非常重要的轉折：以色列人終於要離開曠野，進入神應許的迦南地。 神藉著約旦河的神蹟，讓百姓知道祂仍然與他們同在，也讓他們學習一個功課——先相信神的話，然後踏出信心的一步。
一、約櫃走在前面——神親自帶領
以色列人來到約旦河邊，當時正值收割的季節，約旦河水漲過兩岸。
祭司抬著約櫃走在百姓前面。約櫃代表神的同在。
約書亞吩咐百姓：
「你們看見耶和華你們神的約櫃，又見祭司利未人抬著，就要離開所住的地方，跟隨約櫃去。」（書3:3）
這裡很重要：
不是百姓走在神前面，而是神走在百姓前面。
我們很多時候面對未知的將來，會問：「我要怎樣走？哪一條路才對？」
約書亞記第3章提醒我們：
不要只問「我要走哪裡」，更重要的是「神在哪裡帶領我」。
二、先自潔——預備自己迎接神的工作
約書亞對百姓說：
「你們要自潔，因為明天耶和華必在你們中間行奇事。」（書3:5）
神即將行神蹟，但百姓首先要做的不是自己想辦法過河，而是自潔、預備自己的心。
這也提醒我們：
神的工作不一定按照我們期待的方式發生。
有時候我們很急著問：
「神啊，你幾時幫我解決？」
但神可能先問我們：
「你的心預備好了嗎？你願不願意信靠我？」
三、祭司踏進約旦河——信心需要行動
約旦河水仍然洶湧，神並沒有先把河水完全停止，然後才叫祭司走過去。
神吩咐祭司：
「你們到了約旦河的水邊，就要在約旦河水裡站住。」（書3:8）
祭司抬著約櫃，腳一踏進約旦河，水才停住。
這是一個很深的信心功課。
有時我們希望：
「神啊，你先把所有問題解決，我才敢走。」
但神有時候的帶領是：
「你先踏出一步，我才讓你看見下一步。」
信心不是沒有恐懼，而是在還未看見結果之前，仍然相信神的應許。
四、神使約旦河水停住
當抬約櫃的祭司腳一踏入約旦河，從上游流下來的水就停住，百姓便可以在乾地上過河。
這件事讓以色列人知道：
帶領他們過約旦河的，不是人的能力，而是神。
約書亞也說：
「看哪，普天下主的約櫃必在你們前頭過去，到約旦河裡。」（書3:11）
這裡再次強調：
神的約櫃走在前面。
以色列人不是靠自己打開道路，而是神在他們前面開路。
約書亞記第3章給我們的幾個提醒
1. 神走在前面，我們才有方向
我們不知道明天會發生什麼，但神知道。
所以基督徒不是因為知道未來才有平安，而是因為知道誰掌管未來。
2. 要學習等候神的時間
約旦河不是以色列人想怎樣過就怎樣過。
神有祂的時間，也有祂的方法。
3. 信心不是只停留在思想裡
祭司如果只站在岸邊說：
「我相信神會使河水停住。」
但腳不踏進水裡，他們仍然過不了河。
真正的信心會帶來順服的行動。
4. 神所開的路，祂必負責到底
約旦河很大，但神可以開路。
我們人生也可能遇到自己的「約旦河」——家庭、工作、經濟、前途、人際關係，以及心裡很多不能控制的事情。
約書亞記第3章不是叫我們相信自己有能力過河，而是提醒我們：
神若帶領我們到河邊，祂也有能力帶我們走過去。
禱告
親愛的天父，
感謝祢藉著約書亞記第三章提醒我們，祢是走在我們前面的神。
主啊，我們承認，很多時候我們面對前面的道路會害怕、擔心和煩躁。眼前的「約旦河」好像很大，我們不知道應該怎樣走，也不知道明天會發生什麼。
求祢安靜我們紛亂的心。
讓我們不要只看環境有多困難，也不要一直看自己的能力夠不夠，而是抬頭仰望祢，相信祢仍然坐著為王。
主啊，求祢幫助我們學習約書亞和以色列人的信心。
當祢吩咐我們往前走的時候，求祢給我們勇氣踏出信心的一步；當我們還未看見道路的時候，仍然相信祢正在我們前面。
求祢也潔淨我們的心，使我們除去不信、埋怨、驕傲、恐懼和一切攔阻我們親近祢的事情。
主啊，求祢讓我們記住：
祢的約櫃走在我們前面，祢的同在不離開我們。
當我們遇到人生的約旦河，求祢不要讓我們被困難壓倒；讓我們相信，祢能夠在我們以為沒有路的地方開出道路。
求祢帶領我們的家庭、教會和每一位弟兄姊妹。
特別當我們心裡煩躁、混亂、沒有平安的時候，求聖靈安慰我們，使我們重新得著安靜和力量。
讓我們每天不是走在祢的前面，而是學習跟隨祢。
主啊，祢走在前面，我們就放心。
無論前面的道路是平坦還是有約旦河攔阻，我們都願意相信祢、跟隨祢。
奉主耶穌基督的名禱告，
阿們。
September 24, 2026
Joshua chapter 3: Crossing the Jordan River
Joshua chapter 3 marks a very important turning point: the Israelites were finally about to leave the wilderness and enter the promised land of Canaan. Through the miracle of the Jordan River, God let the people know He was still with them and taught them a lesson—first believe God’s word, then take a step of faith
1. The Ark of the Covenant Leads Ahead — God Himself Leads
The Israelites arrived at the banks of the Jordan River, during the harvest season, when the river had risen over both banks.
The priest carried the ark of the covenant and walked ahead of the people. The ark represents God’s presence.
Joshua instructed the people:
“You saw the ark of the Covenant of the LORD your God, and saw the priests and Levites carrying it. You were about to leave the place where they were staying and follow the ark.” (Joshua 3:3)
Here’s what matters:
It is not the people who go before God, but God who goes before the people.
Many times, when facing an unknown future, we ask: “How should I walk? Which path is right?”
Joshua chapter 3 reminds us:
Don’t just ask, ‘Where am I going?’ More importantly, ‘Where is God leading me?’
2. First, self-purification—preparing oneself to welcome God’s work
Joshua said to the people:
“You must purify yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you.” (Joshua 3:5)
God is about to perform miracles, but the people must first not find a way to cross the river themselves, but purify themselves and prepare their hearts.
This also reminds us:
God’s work does not necessarily happen in the way we expect.
Sometimes we are eager to ask:
“God, when will you help me solve this?”
But God may first ask us:
“Is your heart ready? Are you willing to trust me?”
3. Priests Step into the Jordan River—Faith Requires Action
The Jordan River was still turbulent, but God did not stop it completely before sending the priests to cross.
God commanded the priests:
“When you reach the waters of the Jordan River, you must stand in its waters.” (Joshua 3:8)
As the priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant stepped into the Jordan River, the waters came to a halt.
This is a deep lesson of faith.
Sometimes we wish:
“God, you solve all the problems first, and then I dare to leave. 」
But sometimes God’s guidance is:
“You take a step first, and I will let you see the next step. 」
Faith is not the absence of fear, but still believing in God’s promises before seeing the results.
4. God stopped the waters of the Jordan River
When the priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant stepped into the Jordan River, the water flowing downstream stopped, and the people could cross on dry land.
This event made Israelis know:
It was not human power that led them across the Jordan River, but God.
Joshua also said:
“Behold, the ark of the Lord of the world will pass before you and into the Jordan River.” (Joshua 3:11)
Here, it is emphasized again:
The ark of God walks ahead.
The Israelites did not open the way by themselves, but God made the way before them.
Joshua chapter 3 gives us several reminders
1. When God leads the way, we have direction
We don’t know what tomorrow will bring, but God knows.
So Christians have peace not because they know the future, but because they know who holds the future.
2. Learn to wait on God
The Jordan River is not something Israelis can live however they want.
God has His timing and His methods.
3. Faith does not remain only in the mind
If the priest only stood on the shore and said:
“I believe God will stop the river.”
But without stepping into the water, they still couldn’t cross the river.
True faith leads to actions of obedience.
4. The way God opens will be fully bearn
The Jordan River is vast, but God can clear the way.
In life, we may also encounter our own ‘Jordan River’—family, work, finances, future, relationships, and many things we can’t control in our hearts.
Joshua chapter 3 does not tell us to believe we have the ability to cross the river, but rather reminds us:
If God leads us to the riverbank, He also has the power to lead us across.
Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank You for reminding us through Joshua chapter 3 that You are the God who walks ahead of us.
Lord, we admit that many times we face the road ahead with fear, worry, and agitation. The “Jordan River” before us seems vast, and we don’t know how to walk or what tomorrow will bring.
Please quiet our troubled hearts.
Let us not only look at how difficult the environment is, nor keep judging ourselves by whether our abilities are sufficient, but lift our heads and look to You, believing that You still sit and reign.
Lord, please help us learn the faith of Joshua and the Israelites.
When You command us to move forward, please give us the courage to take a step of faith; Even when we have not yet seen the way, we still believe that You are ahead of us.
Please also purify our hearts, so that we may remove unbelief, complaints, pride, fear, and anything that hinders us from drawing near to You.
Lord, please help us remember:
Your Ark of the Covenant walks before us, and Your presence never leaves us.
When we encounter the Jordan River in life, please do not let us be overwhelmed by difficulties; Let us believe that You can carve a path where we thought there was no way.
Please lead our families, churches, and every brother and sister.
Especially when our hearts are restless, confused, and lack peace, ask the Holy Spirit to comfort us and help us regain peace and strength.
Let us not walk ahead of You every day, but learn to follow You.
Lord, when You go ahead, we are at ease.
Whether the road ahead is smooth or blocked by the Jordan River, we are willing to believe in You and follow Him.
I pray in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ,
Amen.
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