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BLESSINGS FOR SIX TRIBES OF ISRAEL
MONDAY, DECEMBER 27
Deuteronomy 33:18-29

Psalm 93

 

“Thy testimonies are very sure:

holiness becometh thine house…”

 

BLESSINGS FOR SIX TRIBES OF ISRAEL
 
The last blessings of Moses were brief remarks about each of the remaining six tribes of Israel.
 
Zebulun and Issachar were put together as rejoicing in their tents. Their heritage would be in the mountains and they would offer sacrifices of righteousness. Their wealth would come from the abundance of the seas and of treasures hid in the sand (Deut 33:19). That described the kind of land the Lord would give to them and their prosperity. Gad would be blessed and dwell as a lion and tear the arm with the crown of the head (Deut 33:20). He provided the first part for himself. He was also bestowed the duty of a judge (Deut 33:21). Dan was described as a lion’s whelp that would leap from Bashan. This well represented the character of this tribe (as they settled in the land) as well as its relationship with its neighbours. Naphtali was given satisfaction and favour full of the blessings of the Lord; he would possess the west and the south (Deut 33:23). Asher was blessed with children and would be acceptable to his brethren. He was blessed also with oil. His shoes would be iron and brass, possibly signifying the defeat of its enemies (Deut 33:24-25).
 
In the epilogue, Moses compared the God of Jeshurun to one who rode upon the heavens and His excellency was in the skies (Deut 33:26). He is the eternal God and destroys the enemies. Israel would dwell safely and be provided for. The happiness of Israel is because of what God does for them.
 
The mention of the names of the tribes of Israel by Moses at his departure was all important. It declared a positive note of recognition for all of them. There is a reason why one of them was omitted. God alone determines what is to be conveyed to His people. God has blessings for all who love Him; and the promises of Scripture have assurance for us. We must stand on the promises of God.
 
THOUGHT: God’s sovereign will gives attention to my individual needs.

PRAYER: Father, may my faith look up to Thee for Thy planned blessings.

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