Deut 3 Conquering and the death of Moses

The nation of Israel has been wandering and will continue to wander for many years—-all because they refused to obey God. How often do we wander because of the same issue? We move from here to there and are never content. But, one day we will be when we see and understand the ways of God. When that happens, God will open the windows of heaven and pour out His blessings upon us too numerous to hold. That has been my experience over and over. We wonder why and it is this: we are never satisfied and content with what God has given us now and are looking for more and more. The children of Israel have never been content and still are discontented. But, for me, I am content. Be careful what you wish for as God may indeed continue to bring these discontented ideas to you until you learn contentment. 

Now as to Moses. God reveals to us why he could not enter the Promised Land. He had disobeyed and did not trust God. Another lesson for us. Obey God. Listen to Him and follow His ways. Thus God told him to climb to the top of Pisgah and there prepare Joshua to lead. Did Moses cry? Did he plead with God? Yes and yes but God told him to be silent. When God tells us no are we silent or do we weep? 

Welcome to the book of Deuteronomy and its lessons for us.