"His Testament"

"Therefore he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood before him in the breach, to turn away his wrath, lest he should destroy them." (Psalms 106:23)

 Unlike most every other god that people might serve, our God is a God that can do things, big and mighty things; our God has the power to do whatever He wants! I heard Dr. Chuck say something the other day, and I had to write it down and put it to memory. He said, "There is one thing missing in the Old Testament, the New Testament!" What is very interesting about this verse, is that Moses represents the Law of God. Yes, Moses was chosen by God to represent the children of Israel and to draw them out of Egypt, but he was not chosen to represent them in the promised land. Paul tells us that the law was a schoolmaster to lead us to Christ; just as Moses was chosen to give the law, that the people might see how guilty they are before God. If there is one thing I have learned over these last 35 years, it's that only people who are sick need a physician; and man, am I sick! That is what the law is meant for, to show us how much we need to be saved. So then, why would the law's representative matter in changing God's heart? Oh, my goodness! We just cannot imagine how Holy our God really is! Sure, it might have been a test for Moses, as if God was causing him to actually love His people; but it also could have been to illustrate God's Holiness, not just in the sense of righteousness, but in the sense of His word and His purpose. Believe it or not, but God will always keep His promises, each and every one of them. It might be bad for those who do not want His mercy, but for those of us that do, it is the greatest thing we could ever hope for. For anyone that might be asking, I think I can contribute a little answer for "Sun," in the passage from Malachi 4:2; because I am pretty certain it does represent Jesus, but in the way of "NEW," as in a new day! It says, "But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings." It is that missing part of the Old Testament, the New Testament; the Testament that promises new life, new beginnings, new hope, each and every day! The rest of that verse says, "And ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall." What better description do we need of God's care and provision? When that Sun arises, we can be assured that He will feed us, He will care for us, and He will stand in the breach...

"Then the Pharisees called a meeting to plot how to kill Jesus. But Jesus knew what they were planning. So he left that area, and many people followed him. He healed all the sick among them, but he warned them not to reveal who he was. This fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah concerning him: "Look at my Servant, whom I have chosen. He is my Beloved, who pleases me. I will put my Spirit upon him, and he will proclaim justice to the nations. He will not fight or shout or raise his voice in public. He will not crush the weakest reed or put out a flickering candle. Finally he will cause justice to be victorious. And his name will be the hope of all the world."" (Matthew 12:14-21) NLT