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2014 A New year, A New Beginning January 5 th, 2014

Deuteronomy 31:1-8

Then Moses went out and spoke these words to all Israel: "I am now a hundred and twenty years old and I am no longer able to lead you. The LORD has said to me, 'You shall not cross the Jordan.' The LORD your God himself will cross over ahead of you. He will destroy these nations before you, and you will take possession of their land. Joshua also will cross over ahead of you, as the LORD said. And the LORD will do to them what he did to Sihon and Og, the kings of the Amorites, whom he destroyed along with their land.

The LORD will deliver them to you, and you must do to them all that I have commanded you. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." Then Moses summoned Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, "Be strong and courageous, for you must go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their ancestors to give them, and you must divide it among them as their inheritance.

The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." Deuteronomy 31:1-8

Verses 1, 2 Moses’ Address His age His decision His failure

3- 40 year segments Of Moses Life Forty years he lived in Egypt, in Pharaoh’s court, acquiring all the learning and wisdom of the Egyptians; (Acts 7:20, Acts 7:23)

3- 40 year segments Of Moses Life Forty years he sojourned in the land of Midian in a state of preparation for his great and important mission; (Acts7:29, 30)

3- 40 year segments Of Moses Life Forty years he guided, led, and governed the Israelites

No one is indispensable

Consequences to decisions Numbers 20:1-12 In the first month the whole Israelite community arrived at the Desert of Zin, and they stayed at Kadesh. There Miriam died and was buried. Now there was no water for the community, and the people gathered in opposition to Moses and Aaron. They quarreled with Moses and said, "If only we had died when our brothers fell dead before the LORD! Why did you bring the LORD's community into this wilderness, that we and our livestock should die here? Why did you bring us up out of Egypt to this terrible place? It has no grain or figs, grapevines or pomegranates. And there is no water to drink!" Moses and Aaron went from the assembly to the entrance to the tent of meeting and fell facedown, and the glory of the LORD appeared to them.

The LORD said to Moses, "Take the staff, and you and your brother Aaron gather the assembly together. Speak to that rock before their eyes and it will pour out its water. You will bring water out of the rock for the community so they and their livestock can drink." ….. Then Moses raised his arm and struck the rock twice with his staff. Water gushed out, and the community and their livestock drank.

But the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, "Because you did not trust in me enough to honor me as holy in the sight of the Israelites, you will not bring this community into the land I give them."

Verses 3-6 Message to all the people

The LORD your God himself will cross over ahead of you. He will destroy these nations before you, and you will take possession of their land. Joshua also will cross over ahead of you, as the LORD said. And the LORD will do to them what he did to Sihon and Og, the kings of the Amorites, whom he destroyed along with their land. The LORD will deliver them to you, and you must do to them all that I have commanded you. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."

God is going before God proved Himself in the past

Therefore:

Be Strong

Be Courageous

Be Strong Be Courageous Do not be afraid

Be Strong Be Courageous Do not be afraid Do not be terrified

The size of your fear is related to the size and closeness of your God.

It's much easier to dwell on what God did Yesterday than having Faith to believe God for what hasn't happened tomorrow!

Verses 7,8 Message to Joshua

Same message as it was to the people

Life Lesson Number 1 One Word for 2014

Change is possible, but focus is required!

Life Lesson Number 2 What has God said to you today?

Life Lesson Number 2 How will you respond?