You, Me, Moses and Elijah

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You, Me, Moses and Elijah.

By JAG

February 24, 2023

Getting Encouragement from Discouragement.

We are not the only ones who, at times, get discouraged.

Even the greatest heroes of the faith, sometimes, get despondent and even want to give up and die.

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Moses . . .

. . .talking to God: "If this is how you are going to treat me, please go ahead and kill me -- if I have found favor in your eyes -- and do not let me face my own ruin."

__Moses Numbers 11:15 {Read more Numbers chapter 11}

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Elijah . . .

"went a days journey into the wilderness. He came to a broom tree, sat down under it and prayed that he might die. I have had enough LORD, he said. Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors." 1 Kings 19:4

{Read more 1 Kings chapters 18 and 19}

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However . . .

The Sovereign God, "the God who gives endurance and encouragement" {Romans 15:5} restored both Moses and Elijah to good hope, faith and encouragement . . .

. . . and God will always do the same for us also -- when we get discouraged.

Moses and Elijah, who at times became temporarily discouraged, were restored by God to great faith, vigor and courage.

Moses was a great man and was in relation to the nation of Israel "sent to be their ruler and deliverer by God Himself." {Acts 7:35}

Elijah was a great hero of the faith and the Sovereign God used him mightily to do the extraordinary.

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Lastly, these two great heroes of the faith were tremendously honored by the Sovereign God Himself when they met and talked with the Lord Jesus at His Transfiguration.

Regarding the Lord Jesus at His Transfiguration: "the appearance of His face changed, and His clothes became as bright as a flash of lighting. Two men, Moses and Elijah, appeared in glorious splendor, talking with Jesus." Luke 9:29-30

What a great honor for Moses and Elijah --men who in the past, and in a moment of human weakness, had wanted to give up and die -- now fully restored and greatly honored by God.

"Have faith in God."__The Lord Jesus {Mark 11:22}

JAG

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Thoughts?

[Tell It Right]

Thanks for the reminder to not let moments of despair become our permanent way of thinking!

[Ezekiel]

Getting Encouragement from Discouragement.

Good topic.

David's Psalms for his beloved harp are world-famous for providing comfort and encouragement, light and hope. King David poured out his heart and soul. What's not to love.

His "signature" Psalm has this year impressed on it.

Psalm 23

1 <A Psalm of David.> The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

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Thank you for your contribution.
Excellent.

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[Ezekiel]

The Seekers - Speak To The Sky (full version, 1997)

[mythenjoseph]

The exact post I needed today! All glory to Gods word!

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I’m glad it was of help to you and
Amen to all glory to God’s word.

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JAG

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Thanks for your contribution.

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