Contemplative Bible Reading

Deuteronomy 34:10-12 (New Living Translation)

10 There has never been another prophet in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face. 11 The Lord sent him to perform all the miraculous signs and wonders in the land of Egypt against Pharaoh, and all his servants, and his entire land. 12 With mighty power, Moses performed terrifying acts in the sight of all Israel.

These verses describe Moses. Moses was a man “the LORD knew face to face.” God used Moses to negotiate with Pharaoh and bring the people out of Egypt.

Note that Moses “performed terrifying acts in the sight of all Israel.”

When Moses followed God’s commands and brought plagues and such, the people didn’t stand back, say, “Wow! Oh my gosh!” and applaud. They ran and hid in terror. The gnats, the frogs, the lice, the darkness, etc.—the were TERRIFYING! My years of Sunday School as a kid has diluted these signs and miracle and plagues for me. A million people were TERRIFIED at the sight.

God works in mysterious ways. I don’t “get it” much of the time. My mind just isn’t big enough or searching enough or something. All these super hero special effects movies have dulled my senses. When was the last time I was terrified? I am not sure I want to see God act in my life and terrify me. Please God, help my in my unbelief.