Deuteronomy 34:10. “And there arose not a prophet since in Israel like unto Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face.”
ONE OF A KIND. From the first baby cry in the home of parents who lived by faith – one of a kind. Who else but him his life saved by an ark in a river – one of a kind. Nurtured in slaves’ home, raised by a princess, trained by a king – one of a kind At maturity chose to be with slaves (the people of God) rather than reign – one of a kind. Learned world’s wisdom from men, learned God’s wisdom from sheep – one of a kind Weak in self-esteem, strong in self-control – a man of meekness – one of a kind.
Learned obedience from God, taught obedience to men – one of a kind Withstood wrong government – established right leadership – one of a kind Believed the impossible – carried out the improbable – one of a kind Led with authority – prayed with importunity – one of a kind Mediated with consideration – served with compassion – one of a kind Unquestioning in his faith in God – aware of the weakness of men – one of a kind
Called by God to stand before Him – allowed by God to look upon Him – one of a kind Saw stones changed to gravel – solid rock turn like gems – one of a kind Carried the writing of God’s law in his hands – saw them broken – one of a kind Prayed for miracle food – saw millions of tons provided – one of a kind Drank water from the Rock – sinned by hitting a rock – one of a kind Saw the results of sin in a nation – saw the repentance of a nation – one of a kind
Heard the words of God out loud – wrote the words of God with his pen – one of a kind Gave instructions for the tabernacle – saw God dwell in the tabernacle – one of a kind Saw the promised land from a distance – buried by God Himself – one of a kind Actually, all of God’s people are individuals – each one – one of a kind We have never seen God face to face – but each one saved by grace – one of a kind May I remember each day, in all I do or say – that each one of God’s people individually IS ONE OF A KIND!
“O God my Father, a review of all Thy ways with us is certainly given importance as I read the book of Deuteronomy. May this practice increase among us as Thy people. May we not take for granted any or all of the instructions we find in Thy Word as not deserving of going over again and again. May I personally take to my heart the lessons learned again, as well as new lessons learned from the reading of this book. Give me the willingness and understanding to use these illustrations and principles as guidelines for any work I am called to do. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”