This week I finished reading the Book of Deuteronomy. The last few chapters walk through the death of Moses upon Mt. Nebo. No matter how many times I have read these familiar words, my heart hurts and breaks for Moses in his final hours.
At the end of chapter 32, we find Moses on top of Mt. Nebo. The Lord said unto him:
“There on the mountain you have climbed, you will die and be gathered to your people just as your brother Aaron died on Mount Hor and was gathered to his people. This is because you broke faith with me in the presence of the Israelites. Therefore, you will see the land only from a distance, you will not enter into the land I am giving the people of Israel.”
I wonder how hearing these words made Moses feel. Did he feel hurt, disappointment or that he failed God? Afterall, bringing the Israelites out of Egypt was what he was called to do. However, in a moment of frustration, Moses broke faith and struck the rock for water after God had given him specific instructions to speak to it. This act of disobedience is what kept him from entering into the promised land.
My heart resonates with Moses and the relationship that he had with God.
Moses was chosen by God
Moses was known by God
Moses was delivered by God
Moses won battles because of God
Moses heard from God
Moses had experiences with God
Moses had encounters with God
Moses was led by God
And Moses was loved by God.
The same applies to me and my relationship with HIM. Yet in a moment of frustration, Moses reacted in disobedience rather than respond in faith.
I can relate to Moses because many times my actions have resulted out of frustration and disobedience rather than out of faith. Because of how I have reacted in these instances, I wonder how many promises that I didn’t receive and missed out on because I broke faith in my response. A response that did not align with God and with His word.
I want all that God has for me and the plan He has for my life. And as I picture the image of Moses standing on Mt. Nebo and seeing the promise land from a distance, seeing the plan and purpose for his life and not being able to enter into it or partake of it breaks my heart. I don’t want that to be me. I don't want to feel the hurt and disappointment that I failed God. I don’t want to miss out on what God has for me because of I acted out of frustration or that I broke faith. I don’t want to see His promises from a distance. I want to receive them and experience them.
“Deuteronomy 28:8 says “The Lord will command the blessing on you in your barns and in all that you undertake. And he will bless you in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.”
God desires to bless His people and I desire God’s blessing on my life. I pray for God’s blessing on yours as well.
I want to end this post with the following prayer over my life and yours.
Lord,
Thank you for your promises and for your blessings. Thank you for your word and how it brings revelation to my heart and mind. God, I want all that you have for me and my life. Help me to respond to the issues of life in faith and not to react out of frustration. I don’t want my actions to result in disobedience or to break my faith. God my desire is to respond according to your word and walk according to your ways. I pray that through your goodness and mercy I receive your promises and plans you have for my life and that I get to experience them firsthand. I don’t want to see them from a distance, I want to cross over into the land and promises you have for me. Amen!
Have a blessed week!
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