Time and plan belong to the Lord. Moses, a man mightily used of God and
legendary in his leadership and humility, had come to the end of his ministry.
Jordan had become for him a physical boundary he must not cross, though the
people he had so long and so faithfully led, would. His position and leadership
would be handed over to another man of God’s choosing. All this was not
predicated on his own choice or preference, but God's timing and purpose. If a
man is genuinely consecrated to God and walking in His Spirit, all that relates
to that man's life, ministry and service to God is ultimately determined by the
Lord. It should not be any more possible for a man of God to continue to do
what God has determined him to quit doing, than he could reject and turn away
from fulfilling that capacity, when God has commanded it. This highlights the
terminology we use for those who do God's work - they are His ministers that
is, His 'servants'. A servant of God, willingly, purposefully and joyfully
fulfils the directives of his Master. Without question, fear of man, and often
in spite of his own preference, he bows to the will and direction given to him.
Obedience to God in every detail determines the quality of service we render
unto the Lord, and marks us as good and faithful servants.
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