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ESTABLISH THE WORK OF OUR HANDS

Text: Psalm 90
2 July 2017

MOSES THE MAN OF GOD

Moses was a prolific writer. He gave to Israel what is commonly called the Pentateuch. This comprises the first five books of the Old Testament. His work of God was spectacular. The following may be highlighted.

  1. He led Israel out of Egypt
  1. He led them through the Wilderness (40 years)
  1. He wrote the Pentateuch
  1. He established the religious practices of Israel
  1. He was a great intercessor

PSALM 90

Moses was also a writer of songs. Exodus 15 records for us what is called “The Song of Moses.” The only other extant song he wrote was included in the Book of Psalms (Cf. Psalm 90). In this Psalm, Moses wrote this very intriguing verse.

Let Your work appear to Your servants,

And Your glory to their children.

 

And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us,

And establish the work of our hands for us;

Yes, establish the work of our hands.          Psalm 90:16-17 

  1. Let Your work appear to Your servants

a) The works of God are many

b) And all of them are glorious

c) But not many seem to know how to appreciate the works of God

d) Hence Moses made this prayer

i)  May the significance of His work appear to His servants

ii) May the glory of His work be made clear to the next generation

  1. Let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us

a) The Lord is beautiful in His holiness and faithfulness

b) May these be impressed upon His children

  1. Establish the work of our hands

a) Moses was conscious that God had given work for His servants to do

b) These works must be done faithfully

c) However, these works may fail and end up as unfruitful works

  1. Hence the prayer to God to establish the work of our hands

a) Let us seek God humbly

b) Let us seek Him in prayer

c) Let us pray that the work we do for the Lord would be established!

May the Lord continue to bless Bethany and our IPC Family!