But God was angry with me because of you and the things you said. He swore that I'd never cross the Jordan, never get to enter the good land that God, your God, is giving you as an inheritance. This means that I am going to die here. I'm not crossing the Jordan. But you will cross; you'll possess the good land. (Deuteronomy 4:21-22, The Message)
Moses knew he would not step into the promised land. But he remained faithful in his leadership assignment: he taught the people the law of the LORD and implored them to obey Him.
He also instructed them to teach their children about the goodness and greatness of God. "...the Lord showed great and distressing signs and wonders before our eyes against Egypt, Pharaoh and all his household; He brought us out from there in order to bring us in, to give us the land which He had sworn to our fathers." (Deuteronomy 6:22-23)
In effect, Moses modeled the behavior that the people of ancient Israel were to imitate. He was not perfect. But he left them some valuable keys. Here are a few from Deuteronomy 6:
*Hear, observe, and obey God's commands.
*Love the LORD with every fibre of your being.
*Teach your children about God's wondrous works.
*Remember what the LORD has done for your people throughout the generations.
Moses knew that his days were numbered. While he lived, he did all he could to teach God's people.
How about you?
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