“Do not be afraid of them; the LORD your God himself will fight for you.” Deuteronomy 3:22 (Chapter 2-3)
Israel had many victories over their foes as they approached the entrance to Canaan. The people were still mindful of the strong nations already residing there, but Moses assured them, God’s got this!
A few verses later Moses asks God to allow him to enter the beautiful land he could see clearly from a mountain top. God refused and commanded Moses to encourage and prepare Joshua to lead.
Moses could only see what earth had to offer, and it was good. Rest was in sight, and he wanted to experience this most blessed home. But God knew there was a better place for this man of great faith, and yes, that Home too, was in sight.
In Matthew chapter 17, Jesus leads Peter, James and John to a mountain top. There, Jesus was transfigured and spoke with Moses and Elijah. They talked of the things to come, giving Jesus strength and encouragement to face His horrific fate at the hands of His own people. What a tremendous testimony to the assurance of life eternal. This man, so human in the early Biblical narrative, spoke face to face with Jesus several hundred years later and is still living and walking with God as I write. What a beautiful act of God, to give us this story to cling to as we journey along our paths and press on to The Promised Land.
Happy Weekend,
Gretchen