THE LORD KNEW MOSES FACE TO FACE
Keywords 34:10
Since then, no prophet has
risen in Israel like Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face,
1. The God of Moses; the God of Joshua (1-9)
Moses had led his
people for forty years, and now they were near the promised land: the land
promised by God on oath to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. God’s Spirit sustained
Moses to serve his people with undiminished eyes and unwavering strength, but,
now, his time was done. God allowed him to see the land from the mountain, and
then Moses died and was buried. God’s Spirit now filled Joshua son of Nun. God
led his people in every generation: Abraham believed God’s promises, Moses
established the nation of Israel, and Joshua conquered the Promised Land. God
is ruler over all history.
2. Moses was
faithful to the LORD (10-12)
Moses was unique
among all God’s people in the Old Testament, for he knew the LORD face to face.
He was completely faithful to do all God sent him to do in Egypt as well as
leading his people in the wilderness, performing God’s awesome deeds. How
blessed Israel was to have such a shepherd! Yet, we are more blessed to have
Jesus, who is worthy of greater honor than Moses (Heb 3:3-6).
Prayer Father, you have been
faithful to your people in every generation, culminating in Jesus, our Good
Shepherd. Help me give thanks today.
One Word Be faithful to God in our generation
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