Joshua 5:10
“The children of Israel encamped in Gilgal. They kept the Passover on the fourteenth day of the month at evening in the plains of Jericho.”
What does Joshua 5:10 mean?
After forty years wandering in the desert, the Israelites had finally crossed the Jordan River and arrived in the land God promised them. This moment marked something sacred: they celebrated Passover, the festival remembering God's deliverance from slavery in Egypt, right there on the edge of their new home. By keeping this ancient meal together in Gilgal, they were anchoring themselves in their identity and their faith before facing the challenges ahead, including the famous battle for Jericho. It's a beautiful reminder that even in major transitions and uncertainties, taking time to remember what God has done can strengthen us for what's coming next. Whatever "promised land" you're moving toward, pausing to recognize God's faithfulness along the way matters.