Deuteronomy 34:10 “And there has not arisen a prophet since in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face.” The book of Deuteronomy closes with this incredible epitaph- there has never been another leader in Israel’s history like Moses. He knew God intimately and was used in amazing ways to deliver and care for His people (34:11-12). When I read verses like this one, I immediately ask myself, “What was the difference in Moses’ life? What set him apart from so many others who loved God?” I think the answer is found in the book of Numbers: “Now […]

Psalm 51:17 “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.” One of the questions that we are continually asking ourselves as Christ-followers is this: what does God want? By that we usually mean- what does He expect from us? How do I make God happy? The mistake we make at this point is presuming that what makes us happy makes God happy. But He is not us; therefore He does not want what we want. So what does He desire? David says that God desires a broken and contrite […]