What it must have been for Moses to deliver God's indictment upon the people and yet because of his one lapse in judgement be denied to partake of the final act. From a human standpoint, it is tough to swallow. Here was a man that did all that was asked and even in 33:1 was called the "man of God", yet he was denied to see the goal realized. I can only go back to Isaiah where God says that His ways and thoughts are higher than ours. I perhaps will never fully comprehend Moses's denial due to one act but again that is the mystery of God. How important for us never to lose sight of the end game and to go full tilt for God.
As I started to read Ch 33, I couldn't help but wondering how bittersweet Moses' words were. His heart ached for the people and yet even after being told what to say to chastise them, he still loved them enough to bless them. I wonder when it is my turn to pass will I find the right words to say to the ones that mean the most to me. Sometimes just a look or a touch is enough when words cannot express my thoughts. Alas, will I be prepared?
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