In Deuteronomy 33 Moses pronounces blessings on each of the tribes of Israel. In verse 16, as part of his blessing on the tribe of Joseph, Moses calls for the harvest of Joseph be full an in the pleasure of: "him who resides in the burning bush." All who know the story of Moses' first encounter with the LORD would make the connection. We can see that God wishes to be remembered by his past demonstration of glory. We call him the One who delivered Noah from the flood. He is the Friend of Abraham. Hagar called him the God Who Really Sees. How could we remember him from his past action in our lives? To me he is the One who met me in the Water. He is the whisperer of answers, and the one who hears my words in the secret places. He is also him who receives our songs of praise. We would probably all agree that he is the One lifted up on the cross (not the only one but the most significant one). He is also the one who escaped the grave; never to return. At the time of communion he is the one portrayed in the loaf and cup.
Stuart
Monday, April 2, 2012
Deuteronomy 31-34
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