Read: Deuteronomy 31:1-32:27; Luke 12:8-34; Psalm 78:32-55; Proverbs 12:21-23
Moses was 120 years old and it was time for him to die. God promised Moses that he would take the people into the land that he had promised. They were to read all of the law every 7 years at the Year of Release during the feast of tabernacles. God gave Moses a song to teach the children of Israel so it would be a testimony against them when they sinned.
When Moses died, Joshua would lead them across the Jordan into their land. They would find it flowing with milk and honey just like he said. There, they would prosper, have all the food they wanted and become fat. They would begin to worship other gods, hate God and break his covenant. Great disasters would come down on them because of their choices. The song must have had a catchy tune so it would stay with them. I can imagine their children singing the words of this song, convicting them of their deeds.
In Luke, Jesus taught about the importance of honoring the Holy Spirit. Jesus said that he would forgive those who spoke against him but not those who spoke evil against the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit was the one who would give them words to say against their accusers.
A man asked Jesus to tell his brother to divide their inheritance equally between them. Jesus discerned the man’s heart and spoke to him about covetousness. I would think that this man was already rich by the story Jesus told. Jesus went on to say that our spiritual life is more important than food and clothes. God will take care of our natural needs if we take care of our spiritual needs. If we seek the kingdom of God first, all our natural needs will be met.
Lord, help us to seek your kingdom first. May we be generous and keep our hands open to help all who have needs.
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