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The Jordan River Rules: 10 God-Given Strategies for Moving Forward
Robert J. Morgan's book The Red Sea Rules has helped hundreds of thousands of people face life's difficulties and move from panic to praise. This sequel, The Jordan River Rules, explores how everything so far in your life (including your Red Sea moments of crisis) is simply His preparation for stronger days ahead. Perhaps you've survived your own Red Sea experiences, when the enemy was strong, the danger great, and the fear deep. God helped you through that, didn't He? He made a way for you when there seemed no way. Now it's time to move forward toward all the promises He has given you--the Promised Land of a rewarding future. It's time to get on with the rest of your life and with the best of your life. Break out of the wilderness circuit and cross the swollen Jordan to your promised future. You've got an adventure ahead of you! The same God who led you in and led you out--He will lead you on.
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Published June 30, 2021
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January 11, 2022
This is an easy read with insights into life today. Much of what God told Joshua and his people is what he tells us today.
Move forward
Be strong
God leads us- step by step
Don’t be afraid
Don’t be discouraged….and many more reminders of our faithful, loving God.
Favorite quote in the book-
“The Bible has nothing good to say about discouragement. Not one word. Not a single verse commending discouragement, touting its virtue, or advocating its adoption. Like dishonesty or immorality, discouragement is a wrong choice. It’s a sin.”
Move forward
Be strong
God leads us- step by step
Don’t be afraid
Don’t be discouraged….and many more reminders of our faithful, loving God.
Favorite quote in the book-
“The Bible has nothing good to say about discouragement. Not one word. Not a single verse commending discouragement, touting its virtue, or advocating its adoption. Like dishonesty or immorality, discouragement is a wrong choice. It’s a sin.”
October 21, 2023
I was greatly looking forward to the second volume by Robert J Morgan concerning another set of principles for living. This one focuses on how to apply Joshua 1-6 to the decisions you face. God wants you to move forward in his way. I always learn a lot from his books. This one was another great read.
The Jordan River Rules is an easy-to-read book. This book covers Joshua 1-6 and Israel’s conquering the Promised Land and how you can move forward in your life. The Israelites have finally reached the waters of the Jordan River and God parts them as he did the Red Sea for them. The author states god will do this for you in your life. The introduction was very encouraging.
In the first rule, we realize God once us to move forward. The author describes our life’s development stages and how to take steps with new ones. We don't know the next stage, but God works with us in our journey just as He walked with the Israelites. He gives Biblical counsel on how to handle our days and decisions.
The second Jordan River rule states we must say no to fear and yes to strength. The author outlines three times the Bible uses the phrase "Be strong and courageous.” He gives some of the Bible references all about not being afraid. The quote that stuck out to me was, “Fear is overestimating your problems and underestimating your God.” I also like “Fear is the sin of forgetfulness, forgetting the fathomless omnipotence of the Lord Christ and His truth.” He talks about how the Bible has nothing good to say about discouragement.
The third Jordan River rule is that we should step up to the moment. The author describes how it is so easy to mess up. We can mess up God’s promises when we don't prepare for next steps. He describes how the Bible uses a “three days” formula for waiting, processing, and preparing for next steps. Before you go into your plans you need to trust Jesus will do what He says.
The fourth Jordan River rule is that we should find someone to help us along the way. The author tells the story of Rahab and how she helped the Israelite spies. I really like this quote: “We can all become masked strangers creating indiscriminate acts of kindness as we help others along the way.” He gives some ways we could help others.
Jordan River rule number five is that we should expect God to guide us where we've never been before. The author says the future is unexplored for us but not a note to God. My favorite quote from this chapter is, “Your Lord is already in your future clearing the way, arranging the circumstances in advance, and preparing the work for you to do, the burdens He has for you to bear, the blessings He wants for you to enjoy.” He explains God’s will in our lives as a soldier’s compass with accompanying Scriptures.
Jordan River rule number six is to prepare today for tomorrow's wonders. God saves us, a powerful and extraordinary thing. He said to possess, and we need to commit to Him. Our commission must match our position. He tells of a persistent prayer of a man from Myanmar for the opening of the government for the church there, and God did what he prayed for for many years.
The seventh Jordan River rule is to trust God to turn problems into pathways. He describes the time he saw the Jordan River in person, and that it looks completely different in the flood stage. He describes what happened when the priest carrying the Ark of the Covenant into the water and how it parted. God has the power to changer problems into pathways, but He doesn’t always do this. What happens then? The author describes how God is with us and how that makes a difference.
The eighth Jordan River rule is to build a monument. He describes how Joshua and the Israelites build a monument by the Jordan river to show future generations that God had helped them cross the Jordan River on dry land. You should leave testimony of what God has done in your life for others. You can share stories of saints who have done great things for God and inspired later generations to do similar things. The author also give suggestions on how you can do this for future generations.
Jordan River rule number nine is to remember who God is. He goes through several words we use for our obstacles and comments that Joshua use the word Jericho. Joshua looked to hear God’s response to Jericho. It may not be what you would do, or the way you would do it. But that's precisely the point. It must be God's way if you are to succeed.
The last Jordan River rule is to encircle obstacles with faith and shout the victory.” He says your Jericho is the things that keeps you up at night or what you cannot get past. He describes the city Jericho in Joshua’s day. Morgan tells you to follow the Jericho principle. He describes how to conquer your problems with biblical weapons. He also talks about the importance of shouting for victory over your situation.
Robert J Morgan produces a small, but power packed book for anyone struggling with moving forward in a decision they need to make or the actions to take. As with his previous volume, the Red Sea Rules, I thoroughly enjoyed these ten rules.
You will get a lot out of this work as the author is a brilliant wordsmith and illustrator, and applier of Joshua 1-6. He excels in sharing story after story, illustration after illustration, and applies them with excellence. You will not go wrong with taking the time to read this book. It was a masterful Book that I will read over and over. He will help you remember these truths when you need to make a decision and move forward like Joshua did.
The Jordan River Rules is an easy-to-read book. This book covers Joshua 1-6 and Israel’s conquering the Promised Land and how you can move forward in your life. The Israelites have finally reached the waters of the Jordan River and God parts them as he did the Red Sea for them. The author states god will do this for you in your life. The introduction was very encouraging.
In the first rule, we realize God once us to move forward. The author describes our life’s development stages and how to take steps with new ones. We don't know the next stage, but God works with us in our journey just as He walked with the Israelites. He gives Biblical counsel on how to handle our days and decisions.
The second Jordan River rule states we must say no to fear and yes to strength. The author outlines three times the Bible uses the phrase "Be strong and courageous.” He gives some of the Bible references all about not being afraid. The quote that stuck out to me was, “Fear is overestimating your problems and underestimating your God.” I also like “Fear is the sin of forgetfulness, forgetting the fathomless omnipotence of the Lord Christ and His truth.” He talks about how the Bible has nothing good to say about discouragement.
The third Jordan River rule is that we should step up to the moment. The author describes how it is so easy to mess up. We can mess up God’s promises when we don't prepare for next steps. He describes how the Bible uses a “three days” formula for waiting, processing, and preparing for next steps. Before you go into your plans you need to trust Jesus will do what He says.
The fourth Jordan River rule is that we should find someone to help us along the way. The author tells the story of Rahab and how she helped the Israelite spies. I really like this quote: “We can all become masked strangers creating indiscriminate acts of kindness as we help others along the way.” He gives some ways we could help others.
Jordan River rule number five is that we should expect God to guide us where we've never been before. The author says the future is unexplored for us but not a note to God. My favorite quote from this chapter is, “Your Lord is already in your future clearing the way, arranging the circumstances in advance, and preparing the work for you to do, the burdens He has for you to bear, the blessings He wants for you to enjoy.” He explains God’s will in our lives as a soldier’s compass with accompanying Scriptures.
Jordan River rule number six is to prepare today for tomorrow's wonders. God saves us, a powerful and extraordinary thing. He said to possess, and we need to commit to Him. Our commission must match our position. He tells of a persistent prayer of a man from Myanmar for the opening of the government for the church there, and God did what he prayed for for many years.
The seventh Jordan River rule is to trust God to turn problems into pathways. He describes the time he saw the Jordan River in person, and that it looks completely different in the flood stage. He describes what happened when the priest carrying the Ark of the Covenant into the water and how it parted. God has the power to changer problems into pathways, but He doesn’t always do this. What happens then? The author describes how God is with us and how that makes a difference.
The eighth Jordan River rule is to build a monument. He describes how Joshua and the Israelites build a monument by the Jordan river to show future generations that God had helped them cross the Jordan River on dry land. You should leave testimony of what God has done in your life for others. You can share stories of saints who have done great things for God and inspired later generations to do similar things. The author also give suggestions on how you can do this for future generations.
Jordan River rule number nine is to remember who God is. He goes through several words we use for our obstacles and comments that Joshua use the word Jericho. Joshua looked to hear God’s response to Jericho. It may not be what you would do, or the way you would do it. But that's precisely the point. It must be God's way if you are to succeed.
The last Jordan River rule is to encircle obstacles with faith and shout the victory.” He says your Jericho is the things that keeps you up at night or what you cannot get past. He describes the city Jericho in Joshua’s day. Morgan tells you to follow the Jericho principle. He describes how to conquer your problems with biblical weapons. He also talks about the importance of shouting for victory over your situation.
Robert J Morgan produces a small, but power packed book for anyone struggling with moving forward in a decision they need to make or the actions to take. As with his previous volume, the Red Sea Rules, I thoroughly enjoyed these ten rules.
You will get a lot out of this work as the author is a brilliant wordsmith and illustrator, and applier of Joshua 1-6. He excels in sharing story after story, illustration after illustration, and applies them with excellence. You will not go wrong with taking the time to read this book. It was a masterful Book that I will read over and over. He will help you remember these truths when you need to make a decision and move forward like Joshua did.
September 16, 2021
The Jordan River Rules by Rob Morgan, RJM, 2021, 114 pages
I read this book because Pastor Wayne was going thru it on Wednesday nights. It is something of a follow up to Morgan’s earlier book, The Red Sea Rules. That book focused on the universal application of spiritual rules gleaned from the story of Israel crossing the Red Sea in their flight from Egypt. This book takes a similar approach to God’s parting of the waters of the Jordan when Israel entered the promised land. Throughout this book the author is autobiographical, illustrating points with the death of his wife, after a long illness. Speaking of illustrations, as is typical of Morgan’s many books, the caliber of his illustrations is outstanding. They are all were completely unknown to me and precisely on point.
The front cover of the book has the phrase “the same God who led you out will lead you on.” This devotional book has certainly done that for me. More than once I looked up from reading to ponder how the principle on the page might apply to my life. I benefitted from this book. I believe almost any Christian would. I will certainly be recommending it to my friends and anyone else who finds themselves stuck on Jordan’s stormy bank!
I read this book because Pastor Wayne was going thru it on Wednesday nights. It is something of a follow up to Morgan’s earlier book, The Red Sea Rules. That book focused on the universal application of spiritual rules gleaned from the story of Israel crossing the Red Sea in their flight from Egypt. This book takes a similar approach to God’s parting of the waters of the Jordan when Israel entered the promised land. Throughout this book the author is autobiographical, illustrating points with the death of his wife, after a long illness. Speaking of illustrations, as is typical of Morgan’s many books, the caliber of his illustrations is outstanding. They are all were completely unknown to me and precisely on point.
The front cover of the book has the phrase “the same God who led you out will lead you on.” This devotional book has certainly done that for me. More than once I looked up from reading to ponder how the principle on the page might apply to my life. I benefitted from this book. I believe almost any Christian would. I will certainly be recommending it to my friends and anyone else who finds themselves stuck on Jordan’s stormy bank!
July 25, 2024
Two words.
Life. Changing.
The Jordan River Rules by Robert J. Morgan is an amazing little book which chronicles 10 lessons from the book of Joshua in the Bible. It specifically comes from Joshua chapters 1 through 6.
The book is divided into 10 rules. But the rules are a journey! The amazing fact about this journey is that each of us is on a different journey, but the rules apply the same!
It’s about MOVING FORWARD, especially when we don’t know what to do or where to go. This little book has applications for each of us. I DARE YOU TO READ THIS BOOK AND NOT BE MOVED.
Rarely will I read a book and say, “I felt a presence in the words.” But, truly, I felt a presence as I read through and worked through this book with my dear wife.
Over several weeks, my wife led a few ladies through the material. I had the privilege of assisting my wife in working through and preparing a study of this material. This book provided life changing inspiration as we head into a new phase of life.
READ THIS BOOK
I dare you to not be changed.
#JordanRiverRules #RobertJMorgan
Life. Changing.
The Jordan River Rules by Robert J. Morgan is an amazing little book which chronicles 10 lessons from the book of Joshua in the Bible. It specifically comes from Joshua chapters 1 through 6.
The book is divided into 10 rules. But the rules are a journey! The amazing fact about this journey is that each of us is on a different journey, but the rules apply the same!
It’s about MOVING FORWARD, especially when we don’t know what to do or where to go. This little book has applications for each of us. I DARE YOU TO READ THIS BOOK AND NOT BE MOVED.
Rarely will I read a book and say, “I felt a presence in the words.” But, truly, I felt a presence as I read through and worked through this book with my dear wife.
Over several weeks, my wife led a few ladies through the material. I had the privilege of assisting my wife in working through and preparing a study of this material. This book provided life changing inspiration as we head into a new phase of life.
READ THIS BOOK
I dare you to not be changed.
#JordanRiverRules #RobertJMorgan
November 19, 2022
With this book being so small I certainly took my time going though "The Jordan River Rules" and treated it more as a devotional than a read through. The chapters were all "bite size" and the content was okay with some chapters being better than others, in terms of application, relatability, and theology.
Pros: high recommend for a month-long devotional, reading at least one chapter a day.
Cons: there were a few chapters that taught a "name it and claim it" style of theology that I am personally not a fan of.
Bottom line: I love stories around Joshua crossing into the promised land and really appreciated Morgan's take, insight, and personal connection to the stories found in Joshua 1-6.
Pros: high recommend for a month-long devotional, reading at least one chapter a day.
Cons: there were a few chapters that taught a "name it and claim it" style of theology that I am personally not a fan of.
Bottom line: I love stories around Joshua crossing into the promised land and really appreciated Morgan's take, insight, and personal connection to the stories found in Joshua 1-6.
January 4, 2023
Ten God-Given strategies for Moving forward - a sequal to The red sea rules also by Morgan. Based off of the Bible Book Joshua.
1 - Realize God Means for you to Move Forward
2 - Say No to Discouragement, Yes to strength
3 - Step Up to the Moment
4 - Find Someone to Help Along the Way
5 - Expect God to Guide You Where You've Never Been Before
6- Prepare Today for Tomorrow's Wonders
7- Trust God to Turn Problems Into Pathways
8 - Build a Monument
9 - You're Not in Charge, But Remember Who is
10 - Encircle Obstacles with Biblical Faith
1 - Realize God Means for you to Move Forward
2 - Say No to Discouragement, Yes to strength
3 - Step Up to the Moment
4 - Find Someone to Help Along the Way
5 - Expect God to Guide You Where You've Never Been Before
6- Prepare Today for Tomorrow's Wonders
7- Trust God to Turn Problems Into Pathways
8 - Build a Monument
9 - You're Not in Charge, But Remember Who is
10 - Encircle Obstacles with Biblical Faith
December 7, 2024
An excellent book...biblically correct, spiritually uplifting, emotionally encouraging. This is a must read for anyone considering changing stream in any aspect of life. It's even a good read for anyone who isn't considering a change. Read it without the pressure that comes with making a change. Take the principles on board in a logical, calculated way. Store them in your heart and mind so that you can use them when change looms as it will on numerous occasions in your future.
July 25, 2021
A great read for anyone moving on to the next stage in life, whatever that may be. Morgan himself was suddenly thrust into the next stage after the death of his wife. This book follows the format of his previous book, The Red Sea Rules, but this one is based on the opening chapters of the book of Joshua.
May 27, 2023
A MUST READ FOR EVERY LEADER WHO WANTS TO MOVE FORWARD!!
The church I lead has a theme for 2023 odd “FORWARD.” This book has helped me to understand many principles of how to lead our church >>FORW^RD>> into the promises of God for us as individuals, as a church, and in our city! Love this book!
The church I lead has a theme for 2023 odd “FORWARD.” This book has helped me to understand many principles of how to lead our church >>FORW^RD>> into the promises of God for us as individuals, as a church, and in our city! Love this book!
March 29, 2025
Another great book by Robert Morgan! Just as The Red Sea Rules, I loved this book! Packed full of great advice, Biblical truths, and encouraging words. Below are some of my personal takeaways from the book:
Fear is overestimating your problems and underestimating God.
Focus on the stresses and you will be distressed. Focus on Christ and you will be confident.
Learn to grip His promises instead of gripe about your problems.
Fear is the sin of forgetfulness.
Don’t magnify your problems, magnify Christ.
The Bible does not have any good words about discouragement. Not one single word.
Discouragement is a wrong choice.
The Bible has three commands against discouragement: Joshua 1:9; 8:1; 10:25
When you succumb to discouragement, it pulls down those around you.
When you are discouraged, there are three steps to overcome it:
Resignation. Give it over to God; He can do more than you can.
Recalibration. Expect God to turn blows into blessings and setbacks into comebacks.
Recalculation. Count your blessings.
Galvanize yourself against gloom by looking to God‘s grace.
All of God is available to the person who makes their all available to God.
God will place people in our pathway whom we should look to help.
You never know when the smallest act of kindness yields the greatest difference in life.
No acts of kindness are ever too small.
Expect God to guide you where you’ve never been before – Joshua 3:4
You are traveling where you’ve never traveled before, but God goes before you, and there’s nothing that God does not know or place that God has not been.
Prepare today for tomorrow’s wonders – 3:5
Consecration is to sanctify yourself. Sanctify yourself to be used to God.
Fear is overestimating your problems and underestimating God.
Focus on the stresses and you will be distressed. Focus on Christ and you will be confident.
Learn to grip His promises instead of gripe about your problems.
Fear is the sin of forgetfulness.
Don’t magnify your problems, magnify Christ.
The Bible does not have any good words about discouragement. Not one single word.
Discouragement is a wrong choice.
The Bible has three commands against discouragement: Joshua 1:9; 8:1; 10:25
When you succumb to discouragement, it pulls down those around you.
When you are discouraged, there are three steps to overcome it:
Resignation. Give it over to God; He can do more than you can.
Recalibration. Expect God to turn blows into blessings and setbacks into comebacks.
Recalculation. Count your blessings.
Galvanize yourself against gloom by looking to God‘s grace.
All of God is available to the person who makes their all available to God.
God will place people in our pathway whom we should look to help.
You never know when the smallest act of kindness yields the greatest difference in life.
No acts of kindness are ever too small.
Expect God to guide you where you’ve never been before – Joshua 3:4
You are traveling where you’ve never traveled before, but God goes before you, and there’s nothing that God does not know or place that God has not been.
Prepare today for tomorrow’s wonders – 3:5
Consecration is to sanctify yourself. Sanctify yourself to be used to God.
September 15, 2023
Wonderful Perpective
This little book is a great reminder that God is perfect, and all His ways are perfect. He has great plans for us, His beloved children. Like Joshua, we can rest in Him; knowing He is more than capable of turning our insurmountable problems into amazing victories!
This little book is a great reminder that God is perfect, and all His ways are perfect. He has great plans for us, His beloved children. Like Joshua, we can rest in Him; knowing He is more than capable of turning our insurmountable problems into amazing victories!
January 31, 2022
Powerful, Faithful, Encouraging!
Robert has given us a powerful biblical proclamation in this book. He calls us to recognize, praise, rejoice and walk forward under the sovereign care of our Almighty God.
Robert has given us a powerful biblical proclamation in this book. He calls us to recognize, praise, rejoice and walk forward under the sovereign care of our Almighty God.
June 18, 2022
Some good advice for discouragement using the example of Joshua marching around Jericho daily for six days and seven times on the seventh day, at which time their enemy city walls fell flat!! Not to mention the crossing of the Jordan on dry land at the direction of God's leading!
August 12, 2022
4+ stars. This is an inspiring book that uses the experiences of Joshua and the Israelites crossing the Jordan River and taking the city of Jericho to provide us with important lessons for dealing with obstacles in life. This book is available through the Billy Graham Evangelical Association.
August 27, 2022
This is one of those very timely books . . . timely for my life. Buy your own copy and take a highlighter to it. You'll want to go back to those lines that God highlights in your heart in order to read them again and again and again.
January 25, 2024
A keeper and repeater.
This book is very powerful in its simplicity. One to add to your bookshelf to reread and savor. Putting into practice each rule/ strategy as needed in that state of your life.
This book is very powerful in its simplicity. One to add to your bookshelf to reread and savor. Putting into practice each rule/ strategy as needed in that state of your life.
February 19, 2022
This is an excellent book!
April 27, 2022
Inspirational.
May 31, 2022
If I could give it more stars, I would. Very few books have affected me like this." 10 GOD-GIVEN STRATEGIES FOR MOVING FORWARD". Will be reading this one again.
August 22, 2022
This book was such a blessing and so timely for me. Thanking God for this book.
October 12, 2022
Love Bob Morgan. This was a great book, a little devotional with a lot to think about and a lot encouragement. Great Book.
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November 4, 2022
The Jordan River Rules ..
… is an exceptional takeaway from the Book of Joshua. I highly recommend this book as it explains how to encircle your Jericho for a takedown.
… is an exceptional takeaway from the Book of Joshua. I highly recommend this book as it explains how to encircle your Jericho for a takedown.
January 12, 2023
One more great Robert Morgan book.
June 21, 2023
A short, easy, daily read for a few weeks that can contribute greatly to your faith -- especially if you sense that God is calling you somewhere new.
June 24, 2023
This is honestly one of the best devotionals I’ve worked through.
June 26, 2023
Practical
Based in Scripture, this is a practical guide to help us move forward. Rob includes several stories from different people around the world.
Based in Scripture, this is a practical guide to help us move forward. Rob includes several stories from different people around the world.
January 12, 2024
I enjoy all of the books written by this author. Easy read with powerful insight. Applicable to successful daily living. I recommend for personal reading as well as gift giving.
April 13, 2024
Red Sea Rules came at just the right time in my life. It is refreshing to read another of Morgan's fine books. Words aren't wasted, concepts are clear.
April 29, 2024
Rules to Live By
Thoroughly enjoyed and found it inspiring. I love all Morgan's books. They always speak to me where I'm at and encourage me along in my faith journey.
Thoroughly enjoyed and found it inspiring. I love all Morgan's books. They always speak to me where I'm at and encourage me along in my faith journey.
March 24, 2025
This is a great accompaniment to the book of Joshua!
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