One might think that by the end of his life, Moses would know the Lord very well. He must have had a tremendous understanding of God’s love and power, having seen Him perform so many miraculous acts throughout the forty-years in the desert and when freeing and leading the Israelites out of Egypt. But inContinue reading “The Unsearchable Riches of God – Deuteronomy 3”
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The Counsel of Balaam – Numbers 25
While waiting for God to lead them into their new land, many Israelites succumbed to the temptations organized by the king of Moab, as recommended to him by Balaam, a corrupted prophet. 25 Now Israel remained in Acacia Grove, and the people began to commit harlotry with the women of Moab. 2 They invited the people to the sacrifices of theirContinue reading “The Counsel of Balaam – Numbers 25”
The Divided Prophet Predicts a King – Numbers 22-24
The prophecy of Balaam, a prophet divided between God and his own gain, shows that despite our shortcomings, The Lord deeply loves us. 20 Behold, I have received a command to bless; He has blessed, and I cannot reverse it. 21 “He has not observed iniquity in Jacob, nor has He seen wickedness in Israel. The Lord his God is with him, and the shoutContinue reading “The Divided Prophet Predicts a King – Numbers 22-24”
The Bronze Serpent– Numbers 21
Reading from the New Testament gospel of John, chapter three: 14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15 that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. John 3:14-15 (ESV) Near the very end of Moses’ life, he had brought the people through the desert until the time cameContinue reading “The Bronze Serpent– Numbers 21”
Seeing God in the Rearview Mirror – Deuteronomy 34
We easily believe in the existence of electricity because the lights turn on as soon as we flip the switch. Faith in God can be more difficult. He often answers our prayers long after we have prayed them, sometimes long after we have forgotten that we prayed them. Faith in God becomes easier when weContinue reading “Seeing God in the Rearview Mirror – Deuteronomy 34”
Finishing Strong and Avoiding the Big Mistake – Numbers 20
Reading from the book of Numbers: 3 Now the man Moses was very humble, more than all men who were on the face of the earth. Numbers 12:3 (NKJV) Moses was a remarkable man of faith. Like God Himself, he put up with a tremendous amount of opposition throughout the forty years the Israelites lived in the desert wilderness. ManyContinue reading “Finishing Strong and Avoiding the Big Mistake – Numbers 20”
Pursuing Gratitude – Numbers 16-17
Reading from the book of Acts, we see that despite God’s love and care for the Israelites, they continually tested His patience with complaining. 18 And for about forty years he put up with them in the wilderness. Acts 13:18 ESV For forty years, God “put up” with the people of Israel, keeping them alive andContinue reading “Pursuing Gratitude – Numbers 16-17”
Contentment in the Lord – Numbers 11
“Are you not satisfied?” A friend of mine heard the voice of God speak this gently to her as she was washing dishes at the kitchen sink. She was thinking at the time how life would be so much better if their family could just afford a larger home. Hearing this message come directly fromContinue reading “Contentment in the Lord – Numbers 11”
Into the Promised Land – Joshua 2
Reading from the New Testament book of Acts: 17 The God of this people Israel chose our fathers and made the people great during their stay in the land of Egypt, and with uplifted arm he led them out of it. 18 And for about forty years he put up with them in the wilderness. 19 And afterContinue reading “Into the Promised Land – Joshua 2”
Judah in the Desert – Exodus 25-26
From Genesis 49: 10 The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until tribute comes to him, and to him shall be the obedience of the peoples. Genesis 49:10 (ESV) In the desert after their freedom from slavery in Egypt, there was not yet a king over the largeContinue reading “Judah in the Desert – Exodus 25-26”
Daily Meditations from the Genealogy of Jesus 