May the LORD, the God of your ancestor, increase you a thousand times and bless you as He has promised. Deuteronomy 1:11
Deuteronomy is one of the most quoted Old Testament Books by New Testament writers and was a theological source or guiding principle for Israel’s faithful and obedient living in the covenant land.
Moses brought Israel from Egypt to the plains of Moab, God’s covenant with Abraham was about to be fulfilled. The stage was being set for Israel to become a blessing to “all peoples on earth!” But Moses’ journey was at an end. He would not be entering this blessed land. As a consequence of disobedience, Moses knew he would die and be buried in sight of Canaan, but not part of it. This verse is from a sermon Moses spoke to remind God’s beloved people who they are, where they came from, how far they have come, where they are going and why they were created.
We do not need to live in the shadows of our past, but it is an incredibly healthy thing for the believer to look back, see God’s faithfulness to His children and KNOW that He is never changing, all powerful, sovereign and ALL LOVING, therefore, what He as done, He will continue to do.
Have a Fabulous Friday,
Gretchen