Moses lived with the tension of not fully belonging—raised in Pharaoh’s house yet shaped by a Hebrew heritage. Even through failure and exile, God patiently formed him, reminding us that seasons of displacement are often preparation for divine purpose.

God’s commands aren’t complicated—love, obey, and walk with Him. Jesus echoed this truth. As we pray and say “Amen,” may we live with purpose, showing His love in everyday ways.

In Deuteronomy, Moses reminded the Israelites of God’s authority over all things, teaching them that some things are hidden in God’s wisdom. Our responsibility is to focus on what has been revealed to us, trusting that God knows best and will guide us through what we can’t yet understand.

Just as Moses led God’s people out of Egypt, Jesus came to bring spiritual deliverance. Matthew’s gospel bridges the Old and New Testament, showing how Jesus fulfills the promises made to Israel, revealing God's grand plan for redemption.

Moses’ encounter with the burning bush on Mount Horeb exemplifies how God calls us in quiet, profound moments to a deeper understanding of His presence and purpose.

In the same way, we can trust that when we seek God and offer ourselves to His will, He will use us in His grand story of redemption, often in ways we cannot foresee, just as He used both the influential and the powerless in Moses' story.

The writer of Hebrews contrasts the fearful encounter of the Israelites at Mount Sinai with the hope and assurance found in the new kingdom established by Christ, emphasizing the importance of faith in this journey.

Just as Moses shared lessons from history, we should also recount our own stories of faith and struggle with family, fostering understanding and connection across generations.

Despite his pivotal role as a leader, Moses is not often immediately associated with prayer in popular perception, yet his journey reveals a consistent pattern of intimate dialogue and supplication with God.

God is not simply a God of history but a living God who loves us and calls us into his promises.

As is true with so many others, I have prayed some prayers over and over again for many years. I pray because I believe God is listening and will answer.

None of us has the promise of old age. But if we live to enjoy it, God will still need us to spread kingdom influence.

The history of people of faith over the centuries has demonstrated that the instructions we’ve received are not that hard to understand. Our trouble is with implementation!

I wonder if there is anyone reading today who needs to hear what I heard this morning: “It’s time to turn northward and stop walking around in circles.”

There is a high price for divisive behavior. And, as this story shows, it might be a higher price than one would ever choose to pay.

The story of Moses and his people investigating the Promised Land is rich in implications for the faith of believers today.

If we have ever led anything or anyone, we can relate to the complaints Moses heard. Can we relate to the actions he took?

God’s presence with the Israelites told them whether to stop or go. We have his presence, too, and it is even more wonderful than what they experienced.

We can approach God with the same boldness Moses had. God has promised his presence with us.

I didn’t expect much from a visit to Mount Nebo. But of all the places in the world I’ve been privileged to visit, Mount Nebo has impacted me the deepest.