I was reminded once again today as to why I love the Lord so much.
He was thinking of me more than 3,400 years ago, that’s why.
Of course, He was thinking of you, too.
That’s why God spoke to Moses these prophetic words as part of a larger series of blessings and curses given the tribes of Israel on the eve of Israel’s entry into the Promised Land:
“About Benjamin he said:
“Let the beloved of the LORD rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long, and the one the LORD loves rests between his shoulders.” (Deuteronomy 33:12)
The significance of these words to the tribe of Benjamin should not be missed.
Remember that Jesus was from the tribe of Benjamin.
Remember that –1,400 years AFTER Moses — Jesus promised to provide inner peace to those seeking rest in His presence — “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)
Wow.
Remember, too, that 700 years before Christ, the prophet Isaiah wrote that the “government will be on his shoulders.” (Isaiah 9:6)
And so it was when the authority of Rome placed the cross beam upon Christ’s shoulders for the walk along the via de la Rosa.
Jesus allowed that beam to be placed there because of His love for you and for me.
Beloved, find security in the arms of Christ. He WILL give you rest.
He’s already shown His love for us by carrying our punishment between His shoulders in our place.
As always, I love you
Martin
