Stepping into the Promise
Welcome to the wilderness—not the barren kind, but the sacred kind. The kind where God reshapes us. This isn’t just Israel’s story; it’s ours. Every one of us stands at the edge of something. The question is: will we step in?
Warning: You Will Get Wet
Think about those rides at the amusement park—the ones with the sign, “Warning: You Will Get Wet.” It’s not a suggestion. It’s a promise. Life with God works the same way. If you follow Him, you will get wet. You will get stretched. But on the other side is something deeper than comfort—it’s promise. Not just your promise—God’s promise.
The Wilderness Was Never Wasted
When God brought Israel out of Egypt, He didn’t take them straight to the Promised Land. He led them through the wilderness. Why? Because freedom requires formation. They needed more than deliverance—they needed to become a new kind of people. And the wilderness was His workshop.
Standing at the Edge
And then—they came to the Jordan. After forty years of wandering, the next step wasn’t a strategy. It was a step of obedience. The river was high. The way forward wasn’t visible. But God didn’t part the waters first. He asked them to step in first. Only then did the way open up.
Your Jordan Moment
You’ve got one, too. Maybe it’s a decision you’ve delayed. A relationship that needs repair. A sin that’s held you hostage. A call from God that you’ve sensed but kept on mute. Your Jordan might not look like a river, but it feels just as risky.
And the truth is—God often meets us after the first step. Not before it.
A Different Kind of Courage
This isn’t about reckless bravery. It’s about holy courage. The kind that says, “I don’t see how this ends, but I know who goes with me.” That’s what faith looks like—trusting God enough to move when your feet are still in the water.
Step In. Trust the Promise.
So what threshold are you standing at today? What would it look like to move—not when everything is certain, but simply because God said, “Go”?
Be that kind of a believer. One who wades in, not because the river is safe, but because he is faithful. The water may rise—but so will the promise.
Pray for courage. Believe that on the other side of obedience is the life God always meant for you to live.
Warning: You Will Get Wet
Think about those rides at the amusement park—the ones with the sign, “Warning: You Will Get Wet.” It’s not a suggestion. It’s a promise. Life with God works the same way. If you follow Him, you will get wet. You will get stretched. But on the other side is something deeper than comfort—it’s promise. Not just your promise—God’s promise.
The Wilderness Was Never Wasted
When God brought Israel out of Egypt, He didn’t take them straight to the Promised Land. He led them through the wilderness. Why? Because freedom requires formation. They needed more than deliverance—they needed to become a new kind of people. And the wilderness was His workshop.
Standing at the Edge
And then—they came to the Jordan. After forty years of wandering, the next step wasn’t a strategy. It was a step of obedience. The river was high. The way forward wasn’t visible. But God didn’t part the waters first. He asked them to step in first. Only then did the way open up.
Your Jordan Moment
You’ve got one, too. Maybe it’s a decision you’ve delayed. A relationship that needs repair. A sin that’s held you hostage. A call from God that you’ve sensed but kept on mute. Your Jordan might not look like a river, but it feels just as risky.
And the truth is—God often meets us after the first step. Not before it.
A Different Kind of Courage
This isn’t about reckless bravery. It’s about holy courage. The kind that says, “I don’t see how this ends, but I know who goes with me.” That’s what faith looks like—trusting God enough to move when your feet are still in the water.
Step In. Trust the Promise.
So what threshold are you standing at today? What would it look like to move—not when everything is certain, but simply because God said, “Go”?
Be that kind of a believer. One who wades in, not because the river is safe, but because he is faithful. The water may rise—but so will the promise.
Pray for courage. Believe that on the other side of obedience is the life God always meant for you to live.
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