I am still reading the Bible through chronologically and am enjoying this experience...very much. This method I would recommend to everyone, for most of the Bible is not in chronological order; thus, I am learning much history also.
Today, Moses died. At the age of 120. "...yet his eyes were not weak nor his strength gone." (Deut. 34:7)
That just stands out to me. Did his eyes not age? Did being in the presence of the Lord strengthen him? Was his body preparing for entry into Heaven?
Maybe this is a spiritual reference? He had spent so much time with the Lord face to face. His spiritual eyes were strong, as with his spiritual strength. What a life he had experienced!
Plus, for a man who had to have someone speak for him due to his stuttering, he certainly overcame that challenge, speaking much, continually reiterating the Israelite's history and issuing challenges to continually love the Lord with all their hearts and all their souls.
Did Moses welcome going to Heaven once the Lord foretold him what decisions the Israelites would make? That had to be a bit discouraging to have gone through all they had to only learn these people would turn their backs again on the Lord. Surely that made missing out on the land of milk and honey not quite so disappointing, for, after all, he was entering THE land of milk and honey!
Lots of questions about Moses! One day, yes, one day...we will have time to sit down and have all these questions answered! Until then, I want those eyes that are not weak, that strength that is not weakened.
Prayers asked. Prayers answered. ________________________________
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