Moses

Tomorrow is the last day of my Moses Bible Study.

It has been a sweet journey through the books of Exodus, Numbers, Leviticus & Deuteronomy.

There is one lesson that stands out above the many I have learned and that is of Mount Sinai. God called Moses to climb that mountain several times and he was an 80 year old man. I have climbed mountains before and it can be very, very hard, treacherous work. Once when I was in Jr. High we even got lost on a mountain. We wandered aimlessly in circles till dusk. God has reminded me that the journey with him can be steep and hard. There are streams along the way and places to stop and rest. Some days the journey seems to be utterly and completely uphill. And He has reminded me that He is ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS waiting at the top of the mountain with a fresh word for me. He is with me on the journey. A path has been laid before me and he will show me which way to step.

"...the priests entered regularly into the outer room to carry on their ministry. But only the high priest entered the inner room, and that only once a year..." Heb. 9:6-7 When I read that I thought, "Am I content to regularly enter the outer room, or am I making the sacrifice of time to enter the inner room-the Most Holy Place?"

The breath of God is sweet.
It is an all consuming fire. This is what God has taught me through the study of Moses.
I am a warrior. (Ex 15:3)
I will fight for you, you need only be still. (Ex 14:14)
I can make the surging waters stand firm like a wall. (Ex 15:8)
I alone can make the bitterness sweet. (Ex 15:25)
I am the one who heals you. (Ex 15:26)
You have seen how I carried you on eagle's wings and brought you to myself. (Ex 19:4)
I know you by name. (Ex 33:17)
Even during plowing season and harvest you must rest. (Ex 34:21)
You must distinguish between the holy and the common. (Lev. 10:10)
Deny yourself. (Lev 23:27)
Rest. (Lev 23:32)
I will never betray my faithfulness to you. (Ps. 89:33)
I will lead you. (Num 14:8)
Do not rebel. (Num 14:9)
Do not be afraid. (Num 14:9)
I can make a dead piece of wood sprout, bud, blossom and produce almonds. (Num 17:8)
I have given you the anointing of the Holy Spirit. Complete covering of righteousness and freedom through the blood of Jesus. Access to the Living Word-the bread of life. (Num 18:12)
I listen to you. (Num 21:3)
I will give you a mind that understands. Eyes that see and ears that hear. (Deut 29:4)
Hold fast to me. (Deut 30:20)
My everlasting arms protect you and will catch you when you fall. I am your safety net. (Deut 33:27)