Deuteronomy 34:1-12 / Matthew 18:15-20
There are many different views of life.
For some who are fortunate enough, they may say that life is good and life may be too short especially when they are enjoying it.
But generally, it may be said that life is difficult and problems seem to drag on.
For Moses, life had been burdensome for 40 years, with leading the Israelites in the desert.
They were always complaining about this or that, and Moses had to often plead with the Lord for forgiveness for the people.
When he went up to Mount Nebo, the Lord showed him the land that was promised to Abraham, Issac and Jacob.
Then the Lord said to him: I have let you see it with your own eyes, but you shall not cross into it.
Would Moses be disappointed that he would not lead the Israelites into the Promised Land?
After having endured 40 years of burden and frustration in the desert, wouldn’t it be time for him to have some reward and rest?
But the Lord had a far better reward for Moses. And Moses would be able to enjoy that reward in eternal rest.
So if we think that life is difficult and burdensome, let us remember how Moses endured those 40 years.
After all, our sufferings in this life cannot be compared to the eternal reward that God wants to give us.