Moses was one hundred and twenty years old when he died. His eyes were not dim nor his natural vigor diminished. (Deuteronomy 34:7)
It is quite the testimony that, at the end of his long life, Moses was still sharp, active and physically strong. In fact, the Hebrew wording literally says, “neither had his freshness fled.” That being the case, it makes one wonder why he did not live past 120 years of age. We know that it was determined he was not to go into the land, and it might also be that, the day God assigned for Israel to enter the land would not be delayed. In other words, it seems that Moses’ days had been numbered and that his physical health at the time had nothing to do with it. Interestingly enough, his age at death corresponds to the years determined by God for man — 120 (Genesis 6:3).
To contemplate our exit from this world is not always the most inspiring topics to discuss, but as we all know, the issue can’t be avoided — there is a specific day that has been assigned for us by our Creator. So in acknowledging the inevitable, I would think all of us would love to have a similar testimony as Moses when it is our time to pass from this life — to be strong, healthy and serving God to the end. It would be wonderful to think that our last day could be like Jacob’s who, after blessing all of his sons, simply “drew his feet up into the bed and breathed his last” (Genesis 49:33).
Obviously none of us know just how and when this appointed time will come about, a fact that brings me to my point. Each day of life that has been granted us by our Creator should be used wisely. By that I mean, we exist for His purposes and no other, and therefore, the strength and ability He blesses us with is to be employed in His service. It may not be that we finish our days with as much natural vigor as Moses, but whatever strength we do have on that day — and on every day — should be devoted to fulfilling His will in our life.
Blessings and Shalom,
Bill
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