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Joshua 3:1-5 1 Early in the morning Joshua and all the Israelites set out from Shittim and went to the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over. 2 After three days the officers went throughout the camp, 3 giving orders to the people: "When you see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, and the priests, who are Levites, carrying it, you are to move out from your positions and follow it. 4 Then you will know which way to go, since you have never been this way before. But keep a distance of about a thousand yards between you and the ark; do not go near it." 5 Joshua told the people, "Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do amazing things among you."

  •  Question:
    • Can you remember a day that you once waited for, for so long, with great anticipation?
      • There is a “Promised Land” God ordained for you.
      • To “cross-over” means “to go through a transition.
      • We need to have a sober sense of our here and now.
    • Personally, are you prepared to “cross-over” to the place or position that holds greater things which God has in store for you?
      • TOMORROW is a place of amazing things!
  • Four qualities of a person made ready by God to cross over into their promised land. To cross over into our promised land…
    • BE SUBMISSIVE TO THOSE IN AUTHORITY
      • They are under authority
      • God’s people were organized. People recognized their leaders.
        • Christ Authority
        • Church
        • Home/Family
        • Workplace
        • Government
      • Submission is an act of humility.
        Joshua 3:2-3 2 After three days the officers went throughout the camp, 3 giving orders to the people: "When you see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, and the priests, who are Levites, carrying it, you are to move out from your positions and follow it. 
        Colossians 2:10 and you have been given fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority.
        Ephesians 6:1-3 1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 "Honor your father and mother"--which is the first commandment with a promise-- 3 "that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth."
        Ephesians 5:22 Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord.
        Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her
        1 Peter 2:13 Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority,
        Hebrews 13:17 Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you.
        James 4:6 But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble."
    • BE LED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT
      • They are led by the presence of God.
      • The ark was the mark of the God of Israel. It means presence and protection.
      • They rely on the presence of God.
      • “Move out” means “move on, get out of where you are.”
        Romans 8:14-15 14 because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. 15 For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, "Abba, Father."
        John 14:17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.
        Tomorrow is a place of amazing things from God. Dream the impossible, God-sized dreams.
    • BE HOLY
      • They live in reverent fear.
      • Be holy because God is holy.
        Hebrews 12:14 Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.
        1 Peter 1:15-16 15 But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; 16 for it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy."
        Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
    • DEDICATE YOURSELF TO GOD
      • They are consecrated.
      • Consecrated – dedicated for sacred purpose.
        Hebrews 9:22 In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.
        1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.
  • Are you ready to cross-over to your promised land?
    • Keep moving forward in the plan of God!
    • Believe and receive by faith!
      Matthew 21:22 If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer."

Vision: To see equipped members fulfilling the Great Commission.