March 9

Deuteronomy 33-34

Death of Moses.

In today's reading, Moses climbs Mount Nebo to have one look at the Promised Land before he dies. Looking back on his life, we see that Moses accomplished many great things with God's help. He was blessed early in his life, when his mother hid him from harm. He grew up in luxury, as a part of Pharaoh's household. He was chosen by God to lead His people out of captivity. Through him, God's wonders and miracles were displayed. He was the first to hear and record God's law. He lead the Israelites through the desert for 40 years. Moses certainly had a full life. Even though he was far from perfect, Moses's heart was fully devoted to the Lord.

I think it's safe to say that none of us will accomplish as much as Moses did in our lifetimes. Most of us lead pretty normal, uneventful lives by comparison. But it was not all of his achievements that made him a great man of God. It was his willingness to follow God, even if he was afraid. It was his faithfulness to finish the task God had given him. It was giving his whole life to God. These are the things that stand out to God, not the wondrous deeds and miracles. We can all be great and well-remembered like Moses. All it takes are small things, like giving a stranger a cup of cold water (Matthew 10:42). These are the things that show God our whole hearts belong to Him. Think about how our lives can reflect our devotion to God.