STEEMCHURCH: LOVE IN ACTION WITH RESPECT TO MOSES

Yet now, If you will forgive their sin but if not, I pray, blot me out of your book which you have written(v.32)

It had always been part of Moses to defend others, even at his own expense, because of the love for his people. The Israelites had become so sinful that God was going to annihilate them. A a good leader/deliverer, Moses wouldn't want the people destroyed.

I will go up to the Lord...For your sin, is another way of saying 'I will go and intercede for you.' How do you feel, and what do you do about sinners around you,in church and the world. Who are the heading for the rocks(Rom.3:23)

As a good shepherd can't withstand the thought of his sheep perisihing , Moses's selfless , sacrificial plea. He was ready to die than for God to destroy them, despite that they were stiff-necked. Why? They were God's sheep. God granted the intercession of this loving leader.

Love is the propeller that drove Moses who chose to suffer affliction with God's people rather than enjoy the sinful palatial delicacies of Egypt. Are u still on the Lord's side?

Rebellion deprived Moses the privilege of entering the promised land. This was enough to cause acrimony with his would- be sucessor. How do you feel when you are transferred from a juicy place?

Love in action! He didnt allow personal feelings to hamper his concern for the welfare of God's people and work, hence his cry for a successor to shepherd Yahweh's sheep. How mnay leaders think of what happens to their organisations after their departures?

God granted his prayer and confirmed Joshua as the sucessor. He commanded Moses to give his authority to Joshua while still alive. It is not a hard thing, knowing that he would not be going to the promised land? How d you feel when your subordinate is promoted, or is doing well?

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Moses obeyed without reservation. He publicly presented, anointed, promoted and announced Joshua, despite knowing that his own time was up. What manner of love is this from a great leader to a ready successor!

How do you feel about and deal with your would- be successors?

NOTE

No one can love God without first showing that love to the sinners, We would endure some discomfort to be able to prove our sincere love. Halleluyah. Thanks for reading!