I just ended a women's bible study on Moses and it was amazing. I learned how God took a man who made so many mistakes and had flaws and changed him to be such a patient caretaker who basically lived his life as an intercessor of others. The word "intercessor" means one who mediates prayer or petition to God in behalf of others. And Moses did just that. Although he faced difficult times in leading his people. He never gave up. Although he had to reprimend the Israelites either becauase they complained way too much or didn't obey the voice of the Lord, he never gave up. He did the job God called him to. And did it well to the end. Even though he didn't get his reward here on earth, the promise land, he received a rich reward from the Lord in heaven. Something far greater than what he could see from the mountaintop on Mt. Nebo or wherever it was God decided to take him home.
Living the life of an intercessor for others doesn't seem appealing in this world. But laying down your life for others by serving and praying for them is exactly what God calls us to do. And he'll give us the strength to be used by him just like Moses was if we're willing. Be strengthened and challenged to be a Moses to those around you as you read Phillipians 2:5-18.
5Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus:
6Who, being in very nature[a] God,
did not consider equality with God something to be grasped,
7but made himself nothing,
taking the very nature[b] of a servant,
being made in human likeness.
8And being found in appearance as a man,
he humbled himself
and became obedient to death—
even death on a cross!
9Therefore God exalted him to the highest place
and gave him the name that is above every name,
10that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
11and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.
Shining as Stars
12Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose.
14Do everything without complaining or arguing, 15so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe 16as you hold out[c] the word of life—in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor for nothing. 17But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming from your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you. 18So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.
