In Joshua 3, we find the old life of the Israelites was coming to an end. They were about to pass into the land of Canaan, a land of victory and life but still a land of battle. When we come to Christ, there is a new life. Still there are enemies to be fought and battles to be won. A surrendered life will enjoy the victory of God. Everyone of us is called to give up our carnal life and go into the land of blessing. Why do we need a surrendered life? Why did Joshua call on Israel to sanctify themselves? What does this mean?
1. The explanation of sanctification: the meaning of "Sanctify yourselves" - It is something the people had to do themselves - it means you set yourself apart for special use by the Lord - it means to wash, purify, cleanse (Ex 19:10) - You can't enjoy the world and power with God
2. The expectation in sanctification: tomorrow the Lord will do wonders - God's people can expect God's help In vv 8-13, they are told what God will do. Sanctified people can expect God's power to give up the old life and embrace the new. Some take Jordan as a type of entering heaven. But more so, this is a picture of the Christian going over into a new era of life, blessing, battle and victory with the help of the Lord. When we face our Jordans, we can expect God to open up a way. - God's people can expect God's presence The Christian life is a life of expectation. You can expect God to be present and work for you
3. The application of sanctification: how Israel did it - follow the Lord - hear the word of the Lord - go forth in faith not sight - give the honor to the Lord
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Ordained to the Gospel ministry in 1981 after studying at The Whitefield College of the Bible in Northern Ireland, Pastor Ian Goligher was the pastor of the Free Presbyterian Church in Cloverdale, B.C. Canada, since pioneering the church there in 1984 until his retirement in...
