Deuteronomy
33 _Moses’ Final Blessings to the Tribes
The
last public act of Moses before his death is to gather his people about him by
tribes and give blessing to each one. He begins with Reuben and prays that
Reuben will never become extinct as a tribe in Israel. Judah is the royal tribe
from which the Messiah is to come. The Levi tribe was honored by the priesthood
in the family of Aaron. They had the privilege of teaching the Law. The nation
will be blessed through Levi. Blessings will also come to Israel through the
tribes of Joseph which are Ephraim and Manasseh.
Years
ago, a pipeline of oil came into the northern part of the kingdom through the
land of Asher.
Moses
focused on the relationship of the tribes with the Lord and how each one would
have a distinctive character, blessing, and ministry. God’s people are
privileged to be in His hand for safekeeping and at His feet for learning and
obeying. We are “between His shoulders” next to His heart and He bears us with
His “everlasting arms”.
These
scriptures are a good reminder to live a day at a time. The best way to destroy
today is to regret yesterday and worry about tomorrow. (quote by Warren Wiersbe)
Please read the chapter listed so that you can
understand God’s Word better.
If you have missed any lessons, you can go to: God
Plans For You at https://sherrysouthard.blogspot.com. J. Vernon McGee Commentary and Nelson’s Quick
Reference.
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