Deuteronomy 34:1-4
English Standard Version (ESV)
It's good to set goals, but sometimes we don't make it all the way to our goals. They drive us, motivate us, but eventually, they prove to be just beyond our reach. Maybe they are not ours to grasp?
Throughout the journey of the Israelites, Moses is their leader, directing them and chiding them and trying to keep the community together. For forty years, he has surely thought about the Promised Land. He's directing the entire community there.
But even if it is Moses' goal, God doesn't intend for him to make it to the Promised Land. That doesn't mean that Moses is a failure or that God doesn't love Moses, it just means that life doesn't always turn out just like we plan. Sometimes, God has another vision, and it's important for us to remember that when our plans don't work out the way we intend, all this means is that we don't have a full working grasp of God's plans. We don't get the final say, and we have to trust God's wisdom and love.
Don't be discouraged if goals are beyond your reach. Keep walking in faithfulness with God, and trust in Him and the bigger picture. God has always pushed us forward to grow and develop in faith, and he will continue to do so, even if that doesn't look exactly like we anticipate.
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