Sometimes when you sit down to read, the reading is full of thoughts. My reflections are many today, maybe too many for a short reflections blog.
In my reading today in Deuteronomy 3 and 4, Moses asks God to allow him to enter the Promised Land. Also, God is warning Israel through Moses of their future unfaithfulness.
Moses pleads with God to allow him to enter the Promised Land. God told Moses, "Speak no more unto me of this matter." God was wroth with Moses. Moses had failed to honor God when He said, "shall I get water for thee from this rock." (Mark's paraphrase)
This caused me to think about the blessings which I might be missing. Am I missing blessings because of unfaithfulness? Have I failed to honor God? Does my leadership hinder the reception of blessings? Will I lead His church out of Egypt, to the banks of the Promised Land, only to miss the greatest blessings because of sin?
These thoughts cause me to consider my life and my ministry. I pray that my walk will be in the Spirit. I pray that I can mortify the deeds of the flesh. Lord help me to walk in such a way that I will never steal your glory. I pray I never hear the words, "Speak no more to me of this matter."
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