Challenging Moses

Two middle-aged fellows with big sticks approach each other on a big log over the Jordan. Moses, leader of the Hebrew nation, has been told that he cannot pass. No, it wasn't Gandalf who said so, but God Himself.

Then the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, “Because you did not believe Me, to hallow Me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore you shall not bring this assembly into the land which I have given them.” (Num 20:12)

So, therefore the other fellow gets to win, right? Moses may never walk the promised land, but that does not mean that challenging God's servant to duel of sticks is a good idea. Cheeky fellows of any age who seek to challenge Moses might end up taking a bath in the Jordan. And perhaps they need one.

The Old Testament has not been superseded or tossed out from the Scripture. Jesus fulfilled the Law. Yes, He did, and praise God for that fulfillment! However, the words of Christ, what we call the gospels, are full of Jesus quoting the scriptures. What is good enough for my Lord to quote is certainly good enough for me to study. Much of the prophecy in the Old Testament has yet to come to pass; wouldn't want to toss out those scriptures just yet then. The insights of King David in the Psalms sing just as well today as they did in his time. And, we have God's promise that one day the Law will be written on our hearts, that place where love and joy will reside too.

Loving the promise of God's Scripture!
Bucky