Good Morning,
I have always wondered why Moses was truly denied entrance into the Promised Land.
Over the course of my life I had learned it was because he hit a rock with his walking staff, and God became angry with him. This just did not sit right with me. After all Moses did for the Israelites, I thought there would be some wiggle room given to Moses for over 40 years of service.
Part of my daily Bible reading is reading ‘Experiencing God, Day by Day’. Henry and Richard Blackaby have been great guides to help me get closer to God.
On the May 11th reading, it was explained that Moses had repeatedly not followed God’s commands and after each time, he had a price to pay. When he told God he could not talk to the people, he disobeyed God and as punishment he had to speak through Aaron. After 40 years, he continued to have to speak through Aaron.
Moses was frequently frustrated by the Israelites and their stiff necked, hardened hearts. Even after seeing God in action, the pillar of fire, the walls of water, the plagues, etc., these people still had doubts and fears.
Instead of looking to the Lord at these times, Moses gave into his temper and acted on his on, and in not in God’s way.
I now understand why Moses was denied entrance into the Promised Land.
More importantly, I understand where I must look whenever I get frustrated. When I get angry I should not vent, but rather take it to the Lord and look to him.
In looking to the Lord is the answer. I felt this truly last Saturday when I prayed for 30 minutes straight. I was floating on air at the end. I never realized the power of Prayer on me as I prayed for others.
It all makes sense, we need to look to the Lord for everything!
Enjoy!
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