Read Through the Bible in a Year 2018 Day 69: Moses

Good afternoon, everyone!

Today I read Deuteronomy 32-34.

And Moses, nearing the end of his life, writes a beautiful song as a reminder to the people to follow and obey God.

I can only imagine how beautiful it must have been to hear it in the original Hebrew.

Then, Moses pronounces the individual blessings on the tribes.

And then, he goes up to Mount Nebo where he dies, aged 120.

Now, there's something I want to share with you.

Deuteronomy 34:7 - Although Moses was one hundred and twenty years old when he died, his eye was not dim nor his vigor abated.

Isn't that amazing?

Moses was God's chosen prophet. And until the time came that the Israelites reached the border of the Promised Land, Moses led them, living to 120 years old, not growing aged or infirm.

That's just amazing to me.

Now, Joshua takes over the leadership of the Israelites, but before we move on to his story, there is one more verse I need to share.

Deuteronomy 34:10 - Since that time, no prophet has rise in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face..."

Now that is a powerful statement. Moses asked to see God face to face, but God covered his face as He passed, so that Moses would not die.

Moses had such an intimate relationship with God. Even though he messed up, even though his task was difficult, he never lost faith, because he spoke with God face to face.

And this is written about him in the Bible. That there has been no prophet like him since, who had such a relationship with God.

That's amazing.

And intimidating.

There is a lot we can learn from Moses. Especially as we remember that God desires to have that kind of relationship with everyone. He wants us to trust Him with everything, to listen when He speaks, and know that He listens when we do. To commune with Him intimately every single day.

I hope you'll join me tomorrow when I begin reading the book of Joshua, the first four chapters.