Julie
I have read these chapters before, but don't remember them. I don't remember this story where God stopped the waters of the Jordan so that they could cross. That is a powerful story and his way of showing the Israelites that Joshua would be the "voice" of God.
This psalm is talking about traveling to the house of the Lord. Not sure if I see the significance...
Michelle
I vaguely remember this story. It is a powerful visual for the people to have as they were not there for the previous river crossing. There are 2 devotionals in this passage in my bible. The first one starts by saying "I believe that, in guiding us, God deals with us as he dealt with the Israelites as he led them out of Egypt". The first crossing was easy, the sea was divided before the people had to cross, but the second was different. The priests were instructed to go into the water. This is yet another example of faith. We may walk right into our own "rivers" and have to get our feet wet, but we must follow God's guidance. God's word comes first and his promise that he is always with us. The other devotional speaks of memorial stones. A visual reminder of what God has done. That may be something helpful in remembering the things that God has done for you.
The psalm seems to be speaking of praying for peace within the house of the Lord.
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