Deuteronomy chapter 34.
This is the last chapter of this book. It's a great feeling to continue to finish a book and begin a new one. I enjoy doing this with you guys and seeing the different challenges that come from this. Along with growth from God.
This is a humbling passage and it comes at a time that a fellow pastor and friend of mine has died of a stroke. His funeral is this weekend. He was in his sixties and leaves a wife, a son, a daughter, and grandkids behind. He was faithful to the Lord. It reminds me that we don't really know when God will call us home. Plus I want to be used by God. I want my life transformed and I want God to use me to influence the lives of others. I need God's holy spirit and wisdom.
The thought of being used by God is humbling. Who am I? Really? There's nothing great about me that would make God WANT to use me. But God's grace and love for me is great! And his love and grace is what allows me the privilege to be used by him. I have access, as a believer in Christ, to the same spirit that Moses and Jesus had in order to do great works.
Father, forgive me of all my sins that I might be a holy vessel for you to use. Change my life and use me to impact the lives around me.
Congratulations to those of you who are participating in the Daily Bible Challenge! I feel like we reached a milestone today by completing the first five books of the Bible. Let’s keep going!
I think that it is somewhat mysterious as we read in verses 5 and 6 of chapter 34 that God buried Moses and that nobody knows the exact spot. “So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of the LORD, and He buried him in the valley in the land of Moab opposite Beth-peor; but no one knows the place of his burial to this day.” Another interesting thing to me is that God used Moses to write the Pentateuch, first five books of the Bible. This has made me wonder if before Moses died, he was told by God to write about his own death by giving his own obituary and including that the people would weep for him for 30 days.
I agree with Pastor Blair. May God use us to impact others just as He did with Moses so many years ago.
I have been blessed by reading with you these Books written by Moses and inspired by God. The last lesson he leaves us with is not “tit for tat” – if he can’t go into the promised land then he’ll do this… No, greatness is found in what a man does within the boundaries placed on him. Moses blessed the people before he died. Jude 9 tells us that when Moses was buried, the devil fought for his body. Why? Some believe that Moses will be one of the two witnesses in Revelation 11, calling down fire, preaching the truth, telling people about the antichrist, sharing the gospel.
Moses wasn’t perfect; he was human and had weaknesses. He made mistakes. I thank God for sharing that side of Moses with us. When I feel like a failure, like I’ve let the Lord down too often, like He will never again be able to use me, I want to remember the lessons of Moses and remember that God sees me as perfect, robed in the righteousness of His Son (see Isaiah 61:10).
Sorry for your loss PB
This chapter shows me… no matter what or how much good works you do … if it’s not Gods plan it’s not meant to be
Moses did great things …a couple not do good. But when push comes to shove …Moses didn’t get to enter the promised land.
I want restoration with my family, but … I may not get to experience that …. or maybe all my work will change the hearts of my family, and they will find Jesus
Even if they never talk to me again I know the path I need to stay on
Everyone have a great day
I have really loved navigating through these past 5 chapters with all of you! I have read the Bible more in the past 186 days than I have in my entire life and I am learning lessons and understanding the people more every day. I am excited to continue with everyone!
Moses had such an incredible connection with the Lord. Even though Moses wasn’t able to enter the promised land, it was the Lord who buried Him. Moses was the one the Lord called upon to share His commandments and preach His teachings.
I hope as I continue walking in my faith journey I can feel close to God. I have seasons in my life when I do, and it is then that I feel like I’m living my best life. Here is to growing closer to God and being His messenger just like Moses!