Crossing Jordan

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Crossing Jordan


We have long referred to the crossing of the Jordan as the passing from life unto death. There is no real truth in the concept. It is true that when our time comes to join that “innumerable caravan” moving to some final destiny, we cross two thresholds. One, the body goes from life to ceasing to live. And, two, our spirit crosses into paradise or purgatory according to our spiritual state at death. The concept of not having to cross Jordan alone certainly is comforting to the dying. The nation of Israel crossed the River Jordan to enter their promised land. Many have crossed to and fro. Many, including Jesus was baptized in its chilly water. Dying comfort in the concept is an immeasurable commodity. We will wade into those chilly waters in our mind.

Joshua 1:1 “Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying, 2 Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel.

Josuha 3:17 “And the priests that bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the midst of Jordan, and all the Israelites passed over on dry ground, until all the people were passed clean over Jordan.”

Judges 8:4 “And Gideon came to Jordan, and passed over, he, and the three hundred men that were with him, faint, yet pursuing them.”
2 Samuel 17:22 “Then David arose, and all the people that were with him, and they passed over Jordan:...”

2 Kings 2:13  13 “He took up also the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and went back, and stood by the bank of Jordan; 14 “...and smote the waters, and said, Where is the LORD God of Elijah? and when he also had smitten the waters, they parted hither and thither: and Elisha went over.

Matthew 3:5 “Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the region round about Jordan,
Matthew 3:6 “And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.
Mark 1:9 “And it came to pass in those days, that Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized of John in Jordan.
Our crossing into God’s promise may not be crossing Jordan. What crossing do we have then? We cross death unto life. Know God, know peace. Amen. 11-28-2020 BLL

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