The dry rivers of 2009 and the stones to remember...

My reading today took me to Joshua 3:14-4:7. The children of Israel, under Joshua's leadership, finally entered God's promised land! The priests carried the Ark of the Covenant into the then flooded Jordon river and as soon as their feet touched the water, the river reversed it's course upstream leaving a dry (not muddy) crossing for the people. Once the people were all safely across God commanded Joshua to erect a 12 stone memorial on the Canaan side as a reminder to them of what God had done at that very spot. Generations would also be born to these people who had not experienced this miracle and they would need a pointer to God's goodness and power.

Before you get too far down the road of 2010, take a moment to think back over 2009 and identify the places where you were standing on dry ground where, had it not been for God's faithfulness, you would have been over your head. Praise Him for who He is. Praise Him for choosing to use you as a part of His wonderful plan. Praise Him for opportunity to continue being used by Him. Consider setting up a few stones to remind you of the dry rivers of 2009.

Come quickly Lord Jesus. But if not quickly, give us the wisdom, courage and strength to do all you have called us to as we confidently labor and wait.