following the ark
Joshua 3:6 (JDV)
Joshua 3:6 Then he said to the priests, “Carry the ark of the covenant and go on ahead of the people.” So they carried the ark of the covenant and went ahead of them.
following the ark
If the ark of the covenant had to go ahead of the people, even when they were walking in his will, that tells us something about how much God values our seeking his guidance for every day. He does not just want our allegiance to traditions that honor him, he wants us to follow him. His covenant is only as good as his presence. Should God decide not to go with us, it would not matter which direction we went. Every step would be away from him.
Lord, we seek your presence and guidance, every day.