How can we trust God's timing in our life's milestones like Moses? A Moment on Mount Nebo “Go up into the Abarim range to Mount Nebo in Moab, across from Jericho, and view the land of Canaan, which I am giving to the Israelites as their own possession.” — Deuteronomy 32:49 Why This Verse Matters for Timing • After forty years of faithful leadership, Moses sees the Promised Land but does not cross the border. • God’s directive shows that even life’s greatest milestones unfold on His schedule, not ours. • The command is both a reward (the view) and a boundary (no entry), underscoring that divine timing includes both yes and no. Tracing Moses’ Journey of Waiting • Birth to Age 40 — Raised in Pharaoh’s palace (Exodus 2:1-10). • Age 40 — Attempts to deliver Israel prematurely; flees to Midian (Exodus 2:11-15). • Age 40-80 — Hidden years tending sheep; God shapes his character (Exodus 3:1). • Age 80-120 — Exodus, wilderness leadership, covenant renewal. • Final day — Mount Nebo view without entry (Deuteronomy 34:1-5). Key Principles for Trusting God’s Timing • God rules the calendar: “My times are in Your hands” (Psalm 31:15). • Delay is preparation, not abandonment: Moses’ forty Midian years refined him for leadership. • Milestones serve God’s larger plan: “To everything there is a season” (Ecclesiastes 3:1). • Fulfillment arrives at the “fullness of time” (Galatians 4:4); Moses’ ministry foreshadows Christ. Recognizing God’s Sovereignty Over Our Milestones Expect God to set the: – Starting line (birth, salvation, calling) – Training ground (education, hidden seasons) – Public assignment (service, influence) – Finishing line (legacy, entrance into His presence) Practices That Cultivate Trust 1. Daily surrender: verbally place your schedule in His hands. 2. Scripture immersion: rehearse passages on God’s perfect timing (Psalm 90:4; Isaiah 55:8-9). 3. Faithful small steps: Moses obeyed “go up” even when “go in” was withheld. 4. Celebrate partial fulfillments: the view from Nebo was a glimpse of God’s faithfulness. 5. Guard against self-promotion: premature action cost Moses forty extra wilderness years. Encouraging Promises to Hold • “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion” (Philippians 1:6). • “The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me” (Psalm 138:8). • “Those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength” (Isaiah 40:31). Living Like Moses—Content on the Mountain When the milestone God gives is a glimpse instead of full possession, remember: • The view itself is evidence of His faithfulness. • Every boundary He sets guards the greater story He is writing. • The true Promised Land lies beyond this life, where timing will no longer test our trust but will be swallowed up in eternal fulfillment. |
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