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Joshua 3:4 · KJV

"Yet there shall be a space between you and it, about two thousand cubits by measure: come not near unto it, that ye may know the way by which ye must go: for ye have not passed this way heretofore."

King James Version

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Passage Context

2And it came to pass after three days, that the officers went through the host;
3And they commanded the people, saying, When ye see the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, and the priests the Levites bearing it, then ye shall remove from your place, and go after it.
4Yet there shall be a space between you and it, about two thousand cubits by measure: come not near unto it, that ye may know the way by which ye must go: for ye have not passed this way heretofore.
5And Joshua said unto the people, Sanctify yourselves: for to morrow the LORD will do wonders among you.
6And Joshua spake unto the priests, saying, Take up the ark of the covenant, and pass over before the people. And they took up the ark of the covenant, and went before the people.

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Reflection Questions

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How do you recognize God's guidance in your life?

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What does it mean to follow God's lead?

3

When have you felt unprepared for a new journey?

Life Application

guidance

Take time to seek God's direction in your current life decisions.

faith

Practice trusting God even when the path ahead is unclear.

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