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THE AFTERMATH OF THE DEATH OF MOSES
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30
Deuteronomy 34:5-8

Hebrews 6:9-11

 

“For God is not unrighteous to

forget your work and labour of love…”

 

THE AFTERMATH OF THE DEATH OF MOSES
 
Moses is a well-known Bible character. He died at 120 years of age, when he was still physically fit. His eyes were not dim and his natural force was not abated (Deut 34:7). This was a blessing he received in his life as he served the Lord. His life became a pattern for subsequent leaders. The people mourned for his death. They had the assurance that the Lord who had led them through the hand of Moses would continue to lead them. There had arisen no leader like him nor prophet with whom the Lord spoke face to face.
 
However, it was asserted earlier in Deuteronomy 18:15 that the Lord would raise another Prophet like unto Moses. This was not referring to Joshua, but a greater Prophet, i.e. the Lord Jesus Christ. Canaan was a type of heaven, and Moses in his prophetic ministry was a type of the Saviour Jesus Christ. It is this Christ who promised that He was going to prepare a place for all who believe. He said that in His Father’s house there are many mansions. That eternal abode is the ultimate hope of all the children of God (John14:1ff). The children of Israel would have felt a great gap in the absence of Moses despite the appointment of another able leader for them. Only in the realisation that the Lord was leading them, and not merely human leaders, could they find comfort.
 
The familiar voice of that great leader had gone silent. Israel had to get used to the new leader and a new era. The task before them was also no mean feat. The Lord had assured them that He was going to give them the land of Canaan. However, there were people living in that land and they were superior to Israel in terms of their physical stature and they had fortified cities. They would defend their land, and would fight back to retain their land. Moses had told them that the Lord would bring them to that land. They had that promise and were confident that God would bring it to pass under the new leader. All true leadership is chosen by the Lord and given the ability to lead. This is the case in the appointment of Moses who became a great leader and had to cease his duties at a very advanced age when he died. But, the Lord leads on.
 
THOUGHT: Leaders are stewards of God. They must be faithful.

PRAYER: Father, may I always render to Thee my labour of love.

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