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So Moses, the servant of the LORD, died there in the land of Moab, just as the LORD had said. Deuteronomy 34:5 NLT
We often forget that Moses was homeless after fleeing Egypt, and homeless again for the last forty years of his life as he led God’s people through the wilderness. The latter occurred after two transformative experiences.
First, Moses cried out to the Lord on behalf of His people and wrote down that poetic, heartfelt prayer (Psalm 90:13-16). Second, God appeared to Moses, told him to return to Egypt, and promised he would be the answer to his own prayer (Exodus 3:1-10). Sure enough, the Lord used Moses to bring about a great deliverance of God’s people from their oppressors.
While homeless in the wilderness, Moses said that to “love your neighbor as yourself” means giving to the homeless and poor regularly. He also gave practical instructions on how to do that. First, by inviting the poor and needy to join your family for every holiday feast (Deuteronomy 10:18-19). Second, by sharing some of your wealth with the destitute as part of your tithes and offerings (Deuteronomy 14:28-29).
The next time you see a homeless person, or discover a neighbor’s needs, or suspect someone at church requires help, think of Moses. Think of Moses and then open your wallet and bless them in the name of the Lord.
Prayer: Lord, You want me to bless the homeless. I’ll do that today.
We often forget that Moses was homeless after fleeing Egypt, and homeless again for the last forty years of his life as he led God’s people through the wilderness. The latter occurred after two transformative experiences.
First, Moses cried out to the Lord on behalf of His people and wrote down that poetic, heartfelt prayer (Psalm 90:13-16). Second, God appeared to Moses, told him to return to Egypt, and promised he would be the answer to his own prayer (Exodus 3:1-10). Sure enough, the Lord used Moses to bring about a great deliverance of God’s people from their oppressors.
While homeless in the wilderness, Moses said that to “love your neighbor as yourself” means giving to the homeless and poor regularly. He also gave practical instructions on how to do that. First, by inviting the poor and needy to join your family for every holiday feast (Deuteronomy 10:18-19). Second, by sharing some of your wealth with the destitute as part of your tithes and offerings (Deuteronomy 14:28-29).
The next time you see a homeless person, or discover a neighbor’s needs, or suspect someone at church requires help, think of Moses. Think of Moses and then open your wallet and bless them in the name of the Lord.
Prayer: Lord, You want me to bless the homeless. I’ll do that today.
