No One Like Him

O. T. #433  "No One Like Him"
January 6, 2015
Deuteronomy 34
And there arose not a prophet since in Israel like unto Moses, who the LORD knew face to face.
Deuteronomy 34:10

LET IT GLOW

It is said that we have a look alike twin in the world. Yet, each of us were created uniquely. There is no one like us in personality and soul. We are one in trillions. God loves us, each one. (Of course, we can choose to remain like He made us or rebel and choose an alternative, which will be judged.) So, there was no one like Moses.

Though sad it may be, the death of Moses brought an end to an era and Joshua brought a new beginning for Israel. Joshua was not like Moses. In fact, no one has ever been like Moses, according to our key verse. No one else could have accomplished what Moses did.
Looking back over Moses' life, Liberty Bible Commentary describes Moses as:

• deliverer and redeemer of Israel. God used this man to show His power and promise keeping, as Israel was delivered from the most powerful ruler and army at that time, and from 400 years of slavery.
• having wisdom and leadership Moses brought a group of slaves to their Promised Land. Although it took 40 years of their wandering in the wilderness before a new generation grew up.
• the giver of the Mosaic Law and Covenant from God to Israel, in spite of it taking two times.
• the most outstanding leader of Israel until the Messiah came on the scene. Jesus came to fulfill the Law given by Moses. Jesus was the founder and mediator of a new and better covenant (Heb. 8:6; 9:15; 12:24).
• knowing God by divine knowledge and they spoke face to face (Num. 12:8). God performed the sign and wonders through Moses, in the sight of all Israel (verse 12).

Do you agree that there was no one like him?

Even at age 120, Moses came a long way in maturing from the baby in a basket. He remained in remarkable physical condition. He died in top spiritual condition, too. Moses matured in grace, and served his people.
We know he was strong physically since he hike up Mount Nebo (verse 1). Nebo is a part of the Abarim mountain range, which lies just east of what is now called the Dead Sea. This mountain rises to a height of 4,500 feet, making it the highest in the entire range. Also, Moses' eye sight was not dim, nor his vigor abated (verse 7b).

[Resources: Moses, God's Man For A Crisis, by Charles Swindoll; The Bible Knowledge Commentary, "Deuteronomy" by Jack s. Deere; The New International Dictionary, "Nebo" by James E. Jennings]

What will our obituary say about us? Will it tell our accomplishments in the world or our Kingdom work for the Lord Jesus? Will people recognize our love for them?

LET IT GROW

There was a new home ahead for Israel as Joshua lead them to conquer their Promised Land and as God gave them victory over their enemies. Moses was allowed to see it, but not enter it at that time.

Liberty Bible Commentary has this to say:

God was preparing the circumstances so that He could bring Moses back to the Mount of Transfiguration (Matt. 17:3-4). Even though Moses did not enter the Promised Land in his lifetime, on the Mount of Transfiguration he stood in the Promised Land with Elijah and Jesus in the presence of three of the disciples. Knowing this fact, the devil had tried to confiscate the body of Moses (Jude 9); but Michael, the archangel, fought with him because God had future use for Moses' body. During the Tribulation Period two witnesses will minister in earthly Jerusalem (Rev. 11:3-12). One witness will shut up heaven so that it will not rain (Elijah?), while the other witness will turn water into blood and bring plagues on the earth (Moses?). Even though God buried him in Moab, Moses, the servant of the Lord, was not finished with his service for God.

Isn't it wonderful that God is not finished with us yet? His children have a purpose in eternity as we serve our Savior in our future life. Wow!

LET IT GO

Forget about our failures and past; look to the present and future as we serve our God.

There is no one like each of us; we were created uniquely to accomplish God's purpose.

I don't want to waste any more time living for myself; I want to serve God with the time I have left in this life.