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Deuteronomy 34:10-12, Since then, no prophet has risen in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face, who did all those signs and wonders the Lord sent him to do in Egypt—to Pharaoh and to all his officials and to his whole land. For no one has ever shown the mighty power or performed the awesome deeds that Moses did in the sight of all Israel.

So here we are in the final chapter of the book of Deuteronomy.  Moses has seen the people to the edge of the promised land, he has ensured that the covenant between the people and God has been renewed, and he has commissioned Joshua to succeed him.  He is ready to die in peace.  This chapter speaks to the love the people have for Moses.  But it also speaks to the kind of man that Moses was and the Godly life he led. The Scripture states that no prophet has risen up that did the mighty things that Moses did.  He lived life boldly, obediently, and got to experience the wondrous deeds of God. Moses had an incredible legacy.

I often say that at the end of our lives, only three things matter: who we’ve loved, who’s loved us, and what we have done for the Lord.  Moses came to the end of his life and did well in each of those categories.  What about your life?  Is there an area that needs work?  Will you have regrets or be satisfied and thankful?  As we close out the book of Deuteronomy, take some time to reflect on these questions.  What kind of legacy will you leave? 

Let’s pray…Lord Jesus, We know we are sinners but we truly want to live our lives boldly and obediently, leaving a legacy of faith for those who follow us.  Help us, Lord.  More of you, less of me.  In Your Name, Amen.