The Uncertainty of Tomorrow

With the wilderness journey behind them, the children of Israel are about to begin an entirely new experience with the Lord. Forty years of wandering had taught them a lot about themselves and God. But now they faced an uncertain future. Unknown, uncharted territory often brings fear. Perhaps I am going into a new job—will I be able to handle it? What does tomorrow hold? Standing before the people, Joshua assured them with these comforting words, “Sanctify yourselves, for tomorrow God.…” And that is the thing that I need to hold in my mind, too. “Tomorrow God.” You see, God has already gone before me. God is already there. Although there are uncertainties about the future, there are also some certainties—one of which is yesterday. The past gives me assurance for the future. The past deliverance of God predicts the future deliverance of God.

And Joshua said to the people, “Sanctify yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you.” Joshua 3:5

Excerpt from Chuck Smith's book Wisdom for Today.