Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:45-47
When Moses had finished reciting all these words to all Israel, he said to them: “Take to heart all the words that I am giving in witness against you today; give them as a command to your children, so that they may diligently observe all the words of this law. This is no trifling matter for you, but rather your very life; through it you may live long in the land that you are crossing over the Jordan to possess.”
Thought for the Day: In the last two months, we have spoken a lot about crossing over. In this passage from Deuteronomy, the people were still under the leadership of Moses prior to reaching the Jordan River and actually crossing over. Moses is looking ahead to that glorious day, and though he will not be traveling with them, he wants to make sure they understand the responsibility that will be required of those whom God leads to the other side. The Promised Land is not going to consist of one party after another. Instead, this should be understood as a calling and an honor. The life of faith has many crossing over moments, and though there is joy associated with all of them, God isn’t suggesting that we view it as our retirement. There is a whole adventure ahead of any individual or community who crosses over.
Prayer: Gracious God, usher me across whatever barrier stands between me and the life you need me to live. Amen.
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Bus Trip on October 23
Varner-Hogg Plantation Historical Site
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