Moses took time before his death to bless each of the tribes of
Parents blessing their children.
People blessing friends, neighbors, co-workers.
Church members blessing other members; elders blessing members and so on.
So much of life today seems to be about tearing others down rather than building them up. What a powerful contrast this chapter presents.
For 40 years Moses led these people and it was no picnic. Most of the accounts recorded about the 40-years in the desert are stories of unfaithfulness and grumbling by the people against Moses. He could have harbored bitterness. He could have not said anything as his life was ebbing away. But no, not Moses. He chose to bless. And these were not generic blessings either. Each blessing was targeted to the tribe. What an honorable man. What a wonderful example Moses leaves for us.
So God nudges, “Who might you bless today?...”
Lord, help me to be a man like Moses. A man who can put negative personal experiences aside, choosing to bless others. Yes, even to bless people who curse me. Through Jesus, who lives this way… I pray. Amen.
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