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Today is Thursday March 12, 2009 and we are completing our studies on the book of Deuteronomy. Please read chapters 32-34 in your Bible, or you can click here to read them online. If the link does not work you can copy and paste this link into your browser: https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy%2032-34&version=9

Today's Message: Preparing The Way
We need to never worry nor fear; God knows how to prepare us for the tests and trials that come each day.

The Song of Moses, led the Israelites to proclaim the greatness of God, but it also warns against provoking Him. "Give ear, O ye heavens, and I will speak; and hear, O earth, the words of my mouth. My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall distil as the dew, as the small rain upon the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass: Because I will publish the name of the LORD: ascribe ye greatness unto our God. He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he. They have corrupted themselves, their spot is not the spot of his children: they are a perverse and crooked generation." (Deuteronomy 32:1-5). To illustrate an important truth, God has chosen the insignificant, but very important dew.

The purpose of dew is to maintain life during dry seasons. Only living things benefit from the dew. It does nothing for stones nor dead leaves, but is spontaneously absorbed by wilted plants, restoring them to life. It does not come in as showers, but descends gently and softly during the dark of night when we are not aware that it is falling. When morning comes, everything is refreshed and prepared for the heat of the day. This illustrates how God's Word gently and unnoticeably renews us, refreshens us, and brings life back to a dry soul.
Moses foretold of the blessings and happiness that would be theirs if they lived in obedience to the Word of God. "The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them. Israel then shall dwell in safety alone: the fountain of Jacob shall be upon a land of corn and wine; also his heavens shall drop down dew. Happy art thou, O Israel: who is like unto thee, O people saved by the LORD, the shield of thy help, and who is the sword of thy excellency! and thine enemies shall be found liars unto thee; and thou shalt tread upon their high places." (33:27-29). After conferring spiritual blessings upon the tribes, Moses concluded with praise to God.

It has been written that there has not been another prophet as great as Moses. "And there arose not a prophet since in Israel like unto Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face, In all the signs and the wonders, which the LORD sent him to do in the land of Egypt to Pharaoh, and to all his servants, and to all his land, And in all that mighty hand, and in all the great terror which Moses shewed in the sight of all Israel." (34:10-12). Although it has been written that no other prophet knew God face to face
he forfeited the privilege of leading Israel into Canaan because of his sin (See Numbers 20:1-13).

Moses' life had been almost perfect. However, even though he had been the Lord's lawgiver, he had also broken the Law once, and the Law did not permit exceptions. Moses is last seen alone, climbing one of the most prominent mountain peaks in Moab from which he was allowed to view the promised land, though he could not enter it. Moses' penalty illustrates that even forgiveness of sin does not remove its earthly consequences. Centuries later, Moses, symbolizing God's Law, stood on Mount Hermon in the promised land along with Elijah, who symbolized the prophets of God. Together they talked with Jesus as He transformed before three of His disciples. "And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart, And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light. And, behold, there appeared unto them Moses and Elias talking with him." (Matthew 17:1-3).

Moses became an example for all of Israel as well as us today that God is holy and cannot allow His Law to be broken without consequences, no matter how much one is used of God. Do not mistake Salvation for disobedience, yes we are saved from an eternal fire (those who accept Christ), but that does not mean we will not suffer the consequences for our sins. Follow God, trust Him and let Him prepare the way for you.

Today's Psalm: 103:18-19
"To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them. The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all."

Today's Prayer:
Dear God,
Though others may overlook my significance You are familiar with all my ways. You know the very thoughts that run through my mind and the words that I will speak even before I utter them. You know me from inside out and yet You love me and call me Your very own. That You would love a sinner such as me and redeem me from the pit is too marvelous for words. I humbly and gratefully acknowledge Your goodness and give thanks for Your unfailing love that lifts me from the dark pit of despair and transfers me into Your bright kingdom of light. In Jesus' name............Amen.

Have a wonderful and blessed night/day.
God Bless You,
Christina

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