Moses is at the end of his days here on earth. The Lord gives him a prophetic message for the nation of Israel. In the future, they will be scattered like refugees all over the earth. In those days, they will remember what Moses said about God’s blessings and curses. They will recognize that their sin caused the distance between them and God. In those days, God will bring them back to the Promised Land. He will prosper them. He will remove the thick skin from their hearts, so that they are able to love Him again. Love Him with all their hearts and souls and LIVE! [1]
The Lord will place the curses on their enemies. Those who hate them! Those who persecute them! They will once again obey God’s commandments. They will enjoy good increases. The Lord will rejoice to do them good because they are now turned towards Him with all their hearts and with all their souls. [2]
The Lord set before them life and good, death and evil. He commanded them to love Him, and to keep His commandments so that they might live and be blessed by Him. [3]
“I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live; that you may love the Lord your God, that you may obey His voice, and that you may cling to Him, for He is your life and the length of your days…” [4]
I like the prayer that is repeated three times in Psalm 80…
“Restore us, O God of hosts; cause Your face to shine, and we shall be saved!” [5]
Amen! May it be so for us and for our nation!
[1] Deuteronomy 30:1-6
[2] Deuteronomy 30:7-10
[3] Deuteronomy 30:15-16
[4] Deuteronomy 30:19-20
[5] Psalm 80:3, 7, 19
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