Emphasis Preaching Journal

One way to cross a river with dry feet is by way of what is called a "fair weather crossing." These crossings consist of a concrete base laid across the river, about six inches under the water. Vehicles can drive across the river on this pad. For hikers, concrete or wood stepping stones are places along side the concrete slab. These stepping stones rise about a foot above the water and are placed sufficiently far apart to allow the water to flow naturally, yet allow the hiker to step comfortably across. In small creeks, one might be lucky enough to find a natural fair weather crossing, where large stones or logs protrude and allow crossing the river with dry shoes (as long as the one crossing doesn't slip off!).

The Lord didn't need fair weather crossings to help his people cross the Jordan. God simply made the water stop flowing and the children of Israel crossed on dry land.