Between Jordon and Jericho - preparing for the promised land

Moving from Past to Future: Embracing God's New Season

In times of transition, God calls us to prepare for new seasons in our lives. Just as the Israelites found themselves between crossing the Jordan River and conquering Jericho, we often experience "liminal states" - periods between what was and what will be.

What is a Liminal State?

A liminal state is an in-between period, like sunset before night fully arrives or the beach between ocean and shore. These transitional times are opportunities for preparation and renewal before stepping into what God has next.

Three Keys to Preparing for a New Season

1. Recommit to Your Covenant with God

Just as God called Israel to recommit through circumcision, He calls us to: - Review and renew our commitments to Him - Say "yes" again to our relationship with God - Strengthen our commitments to fellow believers

2. Remove What Doesn't Belong

- Examine areas where we've become too casual in our walk with God - Return to stricter adherence in areas we've let slide - Accept greater responsibility as we mature spiritually

3. Release the Past

God declared He had "rolled back the reproach of Egypt" from Israel. Similarly, we must: - Stop living in the shadow of our past - Release old identities and failures - Embrace who God is creating us to be

Why Does God Call Us to Prepare?

God prepares us because:

• New seasons require new levels of maturity

• Greater freedom comes with greater responsibility

• He wants us ready to receive what He has planned

Life Application

This week, take these steps to prepare for what God has next:

1. Examine your commitments to God and fellow believers - where do you need to recommit?

2. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal areas that need "pruning" in your life

3. Identify past failures or identities you need to release

Questions to Consider:

• What "Egypt" do you need God to roll back from your life?

• Where have you allowed commitment levels to slide?

• Are you ready to step into greater responsibility for God's kingdom?

Remember: "It is time to stop living in the fear of who you were and start living in the confidence of who God is creating you to be."