Overcoming the barriers of the Jordan stood as a reminder of God's power many times in the days ahead. Once he had broken through this difficult barrier, it helped build his confidence that God would help him with more difficult things in his ministry. How many people hold a college degree in their hand but not do anything with it. We may have musical talent but never sing or have other gifts in our hands but never take action to put them to use. We may know God has gifted us to do many things but still let the barriers immobilize us from taking action.
Many people have the expertise but never taken any action.
Such barriers could include fear, sorrow, procrastination, ill will against others, or any number of things. The removal of barriers at your Jordan becomes an opportunity for God to display His power and to become a testimony to others. It also stretches you to do things you never thought you could do. Elisha rolled up the mantle and took action. Most of us need to take action in some area of our lives.