READING: Deuteronomy 4-5, Mark 15:16-47
Moses was, without question, a unique leader in history. God had called him from a burning bush to lead His people out of Egypt. He was a most humble man (Num 12:3). Despite his own failures, he remains a significant figure in the Bible’s storyline. He was the one to teach the Law to God’s people, and he called them to obey those commands without exception.
None of us carries the responsibilities of Moses, but I’m still reminded of my own calling as I read today’s Old Testament text. Moses understood that his role was to teach the people of God “as the Lord my God has commanded me, so that you may follow them in the land you are entering to possess” (Deut 4:5). The people were then to follow the statutes carefully.
At the same time, Moses was aware the people could easily forget the commandments under the influence of pagan nations. Hence, his follow-up words are just as critical: “Only be on your guard and diligently watch yourselves, so that you don’t forget the things your eyes have seen and so that they don’t slip from your mind as long as you live. Teach them to your children and your grandchildren” (Deut 4:9). What I’m reminded of is that my responsibility to teach others never fully ends this side of heaven. If God’s people are prone to wander—and we are—my job is to continually pull them back to the truth and challenge them to stay faithful through all generations.
PRAYER: “Father, grant me grace to obey You fully and to teach others to do the same.”
DAILY ACTION STEP: Take time today to tell your children and grandchildren something about God’s work in your life.
TOMORROW’S READING: Deuteronomy 6-9, Mark 16
