Numbers 26-27 – March 6

 In chapter 27, we read about when Joshua succeeds Moses. And then it hits me. What’s his title? What was Moses’ title? I only found one verse that places the title of prophet on Moses.

 Deuteronomy 34:10  Since that time no prophet has risen in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord knew face to face,

 In the New Testament, Moses is always listed with the prophets but separate. (ie. “Moses and the prophets”, “Moses and the law of the prophets”)

Many describe him as a lawgiver, leader, prophet, teacher, etc., but God does not commission a title to Moses.

I keep coming back to this scripture that amazes me every time, about one of the world’s greatest leader:

Numbers 12:3 (Now the man Moses was very humble, more than any man who was on the face of the earth.)

No title, no pride. His only power and authority is granted by God and by people (willingly), because of who he was and what he did – not because of a title or position.

My first thought was, “Wow, I wish we had more leaders like that in our world and our churches.” But then as usual, I wind up turning it on myself. Is there any part of my life that I maybe credit hungry? Certainly, I don’t need a title, but do I crave credit? Is it ever my motivation? It seems that one of history’s most incredible and successful leaders of people accomplished all of his work without a title – without needing credit.

Philippians 2:3-4 Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; 4 do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others.