Ministry Monday: July - Week 4

📖 God’s Presence in the Middle of Transition – You Are Not Alone

Over the past three weeks, we’ve journeyed through remembrance, testimony, and forward motion. But before we close, we must recognize one of the most comforting truths in Joshua 4: God doesn’t just send us through hard transitions—He walks with us. He stands right in the middle of them.

📖 Scripture Focus: Joshua 4:15–18 (ESV)

15 And the Lord said to Joshua,
16 “Command the priests bearing the ark of the testimony to come up out of the Jordan.”
17 So Joshua commanded the priests, “Come up out of the Jordan.”
18 And when the priests bearing the ark of the covenant of the Lord came up from the midst of the Jordan, and the soles of the priests' feet were lifted up on dry ground, the waters of the Jordan returned to their place and overflowed all its banks, as before.

The Ark of the Covenant—the symbol of God’s presence—stood in the middle of the Jordan until everyone had passed through. It didn’t rush ahead. It didn’t wait on the other side. It remained steady, right where the challenge was deepest.

This reminds us that in our moments of greatest uncertainty, God is not distant. He’s in the very center—holding back the waters, making the way safe, steadying our steps.

🪨 Reflection:

• What transition or challenge are you walking through right now?
• Do you sense God’s presence in the middle of it—or are you struggling to trust that He’s there?
  

💫 Closing Reflection:

As we come to the end of this month's journey through Joshua 4, may we each take a moment to pause and truly reflect on what God has shown us:

• The importance of remembering His faithfulness
• The power of sharing our testimonies with the next generation
• The boldness it takes to step forward in obedience
• And the comfort of knowing His presence is with us in every transition

God doesn't just ask us to move—He equips us with the memory of His miracles, the courage of faith, and the companionship of His Spirit. Whatever season you are in—whether crossing into something new, waiting in uncertainty, or looking back in gratitude—know this: God is writing your story, and He is not finished yet.

Let your stones of remembrance mark not only where you’ve been, but also who God has been through it all.

A Look to August and something New! As July comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on how deeply this month’s journey through Joshua 4 has connected to my own walk with the Lord. Like the Israelites crossing the Jordan, I’ve been in a season of transition—one where God has been gently calling me to remember His faithfulness while preparing my heart to move forward into something new.

I don’t have all the answers yet, but things are shifting. A fresh season is unfolding, and God is already there—inviting me (and you, too) to see His goodness in deeper ways. I’ll be sharing more in August, and I can’t wait to walk into this next part of the journey together.

So, for now… keep watching, keep listening, and above all, keep expecting. Because when we make space for Him, God always reveals more than we imagined.

🙏 Closing Prayer:

Lord, thank You for walking with us through this month of reflection and renewal.
You are the God who parts the waters, who leads us step by step, and who never leaves us in the middle of the unknown. Help us to remember Your faithfulness, to share our stories boldly, to step forward in faith, and to rest in Your presence—especially when we don’t yet see the whole picture.

May the stones of remembrance in our lives stand as testimonies to Your power, love, and nearness. Use them to strengthen us and to inspire the generations that follow.

We surrender this next chapter to You. Keep writing our stories, Lord—and help us to follow where You lead.

In Jesus’ name,
Amen.

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Let’s lift one another up and declare together: “God is in this with me.”

God Bless, Billie