Deuteronomy 3:21-29
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Moses Forbidden to Cross the Jordan
21 At that time I commanded Joshua: “You have seen with your own eyes all that the LORD your God has done to these two kings. The LORD will do the same to all the kingdoms over there where you are going. 22 Do not be afraid of them; the LORD your God himself will fight for you.” 23 At that time I pleaded with the LORD: 24 “Sovereign LORD, you have begun to show to your servant your greatness and your strong hand. For what god is there in heaven or on earth who can do the deeds and mighty works you do? 25 Let me go over and see the good land beyond the Jordan—that fine hill country and Lebanon.” 26 But because of you the LORD was angry with me and would not listen to me. “That is enough,” the LORD said. “Do not speak to me anymore about this matter. 27 Go up to the top of Pisgah and look west and north and south and east. Look at the land with your own eyes, since you are not going to cross this Jordan. 28 But commission Joshua, and encourage and strengthen him, for he will lead this people across and will cause them to inherit the land that you will see.” 29 So we stayed in the valley near Beth Peor.
Study Notes:
3:21, 22 What encouraging news for Joshua, who was to lead his men against the persistent forces of evil in the promised land! Since God promised to help him win every battle, he had nothing to fear. Our battles may not be against godless armies, but they are just as real as Joshua's. Whether we are resisting temptation or battling fear, God has promised to fight with and for us as we obey him.
3:26 God had made it clear that Moses would not enter the promised land (Numbers 20:12). So God told Moses to commission Joshua as the new leader and encourage him in this new role. This is a good example to churches and organizations who must replace their leaders. Good leaders prepare their people to function without them by discovering those with leadership potential, providing the training they need, and looking for ways to encourage them.
God provides for continuity of leadership. Isn't it cool to watch God's work in this regard even today?!? We see great contrasts in the battles occurring these days. We see stuff that is absolutely counter to God. And we see individuals stepping up at all levels to uphold God's presence in and sovereignty over these situations--in families, in schools, in churches, in neighborhoods, communities, states, and nations. One true leader will lead forever. We should keep our focus on Him--God the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit of Truth.
Our heavenly Father, thank You for Your divine ways that You continue Your work through the generations. Thank You for Your divine justice, and for keeping Your promises. You are true and trustworthy. We praise You for the simple and absolutely marvelous ways You work to expose the evil to be overcome by good. Give us the energy and glimmers of hope needed to fight the battles day by day. Strengthen Your warriors, Lord. In Jesus' name, Amen.
A Song: https://youtu.be/936BapRFHaQ
Have a blessed day.
Deuteronomy 3:21-29
https://www.biblestudytools.com/deuteronomy/passage/?q=deuteronomy+3:21-29
Moses Forbidden to Cross the Jordan
21 At that time I commanded Joshua: “You have seen with your own eyes all that the LORD your God has done to these two kings. The LORD will do the same to all the kingdoms over there where you are going. 22 Do not be afraid of them; the LORD your God himself will fight for you.” 23 At that time I pleaded with the LORD: 24 “Sovereign LORD, you have begun to show to your servant your greatness and your strong hand. For what god is there in heaven or on earth who can do the deeds and mighty works you do? 25 Let me go over and see the good land beyond the Jordan—that fine hill country and Lebanon.” 26 But because of you the LORD was angry with me and would not listen to me. “That is enough,” the LORD said. “Do not speak to me anymore about this matter. 27 Go up to the top of Pisgah and look west and north and south and east. Look at the land with your own eyes, since you are not going to cross this Jordan. 28 But commission Joshua, and encourage and strengthen him, for he will lead this people across and will cause them to inherit the land that you will see.” 29 So we stayed in the valley near Beth Peor.
Study Notes:
3:21, 22 What encouraging news for Joshua, who was to lead his men against the persistent forces of evil in the promised land! Since God promised to help him win every battle, he had nothing to fear. Our battles may not be against godless armies, but they are just as real as Joshua's. Whether we are resisting temptation or battling fear, God has promised to fight with and for us as we obey him.
3:26 God had made it clear that Moses would not enter the promised land (Numbers 20:12). So God told Moses to commission Joshua as the new leader and encourage him in this new role. This is a good example to churches and organizations who must replace their leaders. Good leaders prepare their people to function without them by discovering those with leadership potential, providing the training they need, and looking for ways to encourage them.
God provides for continuity of leadership. Isn't it cool to watch God's work in this regard even today?!? We see great contrasts in the battles occurring these days. We see stuff that is absolutely counter to God. And we see individuals stepping up at all levels to uphold God's presence in and sovereignty over these situations--in families, in schools, in churches, in neighborhoods, communities, states, and nations. One true leader will lead forever. We should keep our focus on Him--God the Father, the Son, the Holy Spirit of Truth.
Our heavenly Father, thank You for Your divine ways that You continue Your work through the generations. Thank You for Your divine justice, and for keeping Your promises. You are true and trustworthy. We praise You for the simple and absolutely marvelous ways You work to expose the evil to be overcome by good. Give us the energy and glimmers of hope needed to fight the battles day by day. Strengthen Your warriors, Lord. In Jesus' name, Amen.
A Song:
Have a blessed day.