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GOD DIRECTED MOSES TO WRITE A SONG
LORD’S DAY, DECEMBER 19
Deuteronomy 31:19-30

Psalm 95

 

“O come,

let us sing unto the LORD…”

 

GOD DIRECTED MOSES TO WRITE A SONG
 
It was a song of joy and an expression of what the Lord was to Israel. The song would testify against them when Israel transgressed. A song is an effective means of communicating a message because it can be sung repeatedly. As Moses was a gifted poet, he composed those lyrics to convey God’s message. As Israel sang those songs, they would be reminded of their duty to God.
 
Moses taught the people to sing the song and charged Joshua to be strong and courageous because he was taking over the leadership and would bring Israel into the Promised Land. He assured Joshua that his mission would be successful. That task involved determination on the part of Joshua and complete trust in the Lord. He also needed wisdom in convincing the people to cooperate in the conquering of the land. God would be with them as they settled in the land. The song that Moses taught inspired patriotism and they would take possession of the land as a united people.
 
The book of the Law was made a witness as Moses commanded that it be put in the Ark of the Covenant. The presence of that book in the holy place was not simply to make it a monument. The priests and the Levites were to teach the people the words of that book. It was thus logical when subsequently copies of the book were made so that it could be read to a wider audience. Moses knew that Israel was rebellious and he feared that their rebellion would increase after his departure. He therefore gave a warning that the nation must guard against rebellion. He charged the elders and officers to be witnesses as he spoke. He warned that evil would befall them in the future when they did evil. Moses spoke in the ears of all the congregation of Israel the words of this song until they were ended. He ended his last speech capped with that joyful sound of praise of Jehovah.
 
THOUGHT: The weight of the last words of a dying saint is heavy. One would be wise to take heed.

PRAYER: Father, may my songs of praise testify of Thy greatness.

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