SPEAK TO THE ROCK
Read Numbers 20:1–12; Deuteronomy 32:48–52; 34:1–8; Matthew 17:1–8
Then the LORD said to him, "This is the
land I promised… I have let you see it with your eyes, but you will not cross
over into it.” Deuteronomy 34:4 NIV
* * *
Moses was a leader and prophet
like no other, but in his anger at the people he made a fatal mistake: God had
instructed Moses, "Speak to that rock before their eyes and it will pour out
its water." But instead of speaking to the rock, Moses struck the rock
twice with his staff and said to them, "Listen, you rebels, must we bring
you water out of this rock?" (Numbers 20:8, 10) God was the miracle worker
and Moses failed to give Him the glory – an offence which shortened his
life.
* * *
The good news is that this is not the end of Moses'
story. We see him again in the New Testament on the Mount of Transfiguration
speaking with Elijah and Jesus:
Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, If you wish, I
will put up three shelters–one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah." While
he was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them and a Voice said, "This is
my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!" When they
looked up, they saw no one except Jesus. (Matthew 17:4–5, 8)
* * *
Thank You Lord that Your plan for us goes far
beyond this life–and that Jesus paid the price for all the times we have failed
to honor You. One day we will stand with Moses and Elijah and all of those who
have trusted in You. In that day, with sins forgiven, we will give all the glory
to You.
* * *
They lay their crowns before
the throne and say: "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and
honor and power…” Revelation 4:10b–11a NIV
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