As Joshua led the Israelites across the Jordan they faced an unknown future. In the wilderness years they had supernatural -provision and guidance-. Now the Ark of the Covenant was to lead the way. They were to sanctify themselves and keep a respectful distance. In the same way for us as believers now, we pursue holiness, look to the Lord and His Word. We are to exercise simple, patient trust and faith. He will then show us the way we must go in our battle for souls and the battles against sin. Blessing is promised but is also conditional.