Position Yourself for Success. Ruthven Roy

      Isaiah 48:6, 7

      These things that God is about to do are quite new, and have never been thought of by you, or have never occurred before in your life. These things are new because God is creating them for you now. They are not from long ago. Therefore, you will never be able to say when it is all over, “I knew this was going to happen.”

      Through the experience of your Jordan, God is seeking to get your attention so that He can begin a new thing in your life. Are you even listening? Or are you, like Joshua and Israel, preoccupied with groaning and moaning over some perceived loss in your life? You are being positioned for success. Are you ready for the journey? Your manual is in your hand, so keep right on reading; and as you read, remember God’s promise through the prophet Isaiah:

      ²“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; Andthroughtherivers,they will not overflow you.When you walk through thefire, you will not be scorched, Nor will theflame burn you.³“ForI am the LORD your God, The Holy One of Israel, your Savior...

      Isaiah 43:2, 3

      It is the common lot for all humanity to face major Jordan crossings along the journey of life. However, you need not be intimidated or overwhelmed by their threatening waves. The Holy One of Israel, your Savior, promises that those waters will not drown you, for He will be with you, to take you right on through. Therefore, you can confidently say to all your present situations: “Roll Jordan, roll; roll Jordan, roll. Your threatening waves are nothing new, my Lord and I will walk right through; so roll Jordan, roll” (the author).