It is important to respect the limits imposed by God. If we cross them, nothing will work for us. The prohibitions of the Most High are solely aimed at our protection against the kingdom of darkness. Therefore, never act like the curious Eve, who later discovered that everything the serpent told her was a lie. It was an irreparable loss. Whoever listens to the Lord's recommendations will never lament. Believe in what He says and you will live well.

Maybe you are wondering: "Why the distance of two thousand cubits, just over 900 meters?" Well, if God guided in this way, we can be sure it wasn't aimlessly. The Lord knows things we can't even imagine. Whoever trusts in the Almighty will never be frustrated with the results (Psalm 37:3). Doubting the Lord is something the demons want you to do so they can take over your life and destroy it.

God forbade the Israelites from approaching the Ark of the Covenant. He is the only one able to explain to us the reason for this. Let us not be like the first couple, who disbelieved the Lord and suffered from the damage they caused. This is a serious matter, one that we should never consider repeating, so as not to incur the disapproval of the Most High. It will be beautiful to hear Him call us good and faithful servants on the Day of Reckoning (Matthew 25:21, 23). The rebels will be condemned!

Whoever got close to the ark wouldn't know which way to go. Unfortunately, many Christians have disobeyed the Lord. Be faithful and you will live far from afflictions. Your submission to the Father proves that your communion with Him is true. The faithful follow divine orders; the unfaithful complain that they are neither heard nor attended to when they pray. See what the Bible says about the faithful (Psalm 101:6).

It was necessary to understand the path to go to the Lord. Whoever tried to do this alone would be reprimanded for their audacity. We know that revelation becomes a commandment for those who receive it, and it is a path we have not traveled before. However, the Holy Spirit will help us reach His presence. We will be taught to draw near to God, just as we were led to be born into this world.

By keeping their distance from the ark, the Israelites would have to strive not to take their eyes off it, without getting any closer than permitted. They should pay attention to the treasure that represented the divine presence, so that they would learn to reach the exact place of crossing the Jordan River. Let us remember that the river was overflowing due to the rains of that period, and it was precisely there that they would cross!

The path to be walked by faith in the Word of God is also new to us. However, if we keep our eyes on the revelation that has been given to us, we will certainly not go astray. The biblical promises are meant for everyone. Believe and come to the Lamb of God's feast!

In Christ, with love,

R. R. Soares