Not only does this chapter end the book of DT but end of the life of Moses and what the Jewish faith considers the Law. Luckily for us and me, that doesn't stop God's love for all people. Moses was shown the PL and was a 120 years old when the Lord "took" him. The Word said that he was still vibrant and healthy yet he died there, maybe still at the prime of his life. He went out on top when he passed the mantle to Joshua.
How similar is that for me in my work situation. I've been doing this gig for over 37 years and while I still think of myself at (or near the top) of my game, I realize that this will not last forever and there will come a day when I will leave a profession and career and pass the mantle to the next one. I've been saying "5 more years" for the last 5 years mostly due to the downturn in the economy. There is still some unfinished business to do around the NJ home and if the 401k and my stocks didn't take it on the chin I perhaps would be a lot closer. Still, I and my family have been blessed well beyond from a gloious and generous God. I don't know if I have it in me to do it more after 2015 but we'll see. I don't have my life as neatly planned as God has told Moses but I do trust Him completely (a la Twila Paris' song). I hope that my sons will be well on their way to be self-sufficient and career-wise to realize their dreams.
Who knows what will be the next book I will go through....
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