THE ETERNAL GOD SAYS : THAT'S ENOUGH

Dt 3:18-29

Moses lived a life of suffering during 40 years in the desert to lead the Israelite people according to God's will. The only wish to a servant of God and a patriot was to step into a country following milk and honey. However, the Eternal God didn't permit him (26,27). Morevover, God transfers authority of Moses to Joshua. Through this event, there are some secret wills, among which there is something that we can learn. It’s the secret of true hapiness from God.

1)      You, valiant men, carry your weapon (18-22)

God demanded young soldiers to pass the river with arms ahead, because God gives us a promised country following milk and honey (18). Then God will give us rest (20). Do you fight up to giving your blood so that your descendants can rest ?

2)       The Eternal God says : that's enough (23-29)

Moses prayed to God with ardor to see the promised country for which he gave his life in suffering (23-26). The Eternal God says : that's enough. It means it's sufficient to do the mission of God, even if he will not pick fruits of his efforts. From now on his succesor Joshua will work for the mission (28).

Prayer : Eternal God, thank you for making me know that true happiness isn't harvesting fruits but it's recognizing the mission. Help the French to recognize this truth.

Bottom line : the mission rather than fruits