Moses parted the Red Sea. He was chosen to bring the Israelites out of Egypt. Through him, God performed many miracles. Still, even though he was selected to lead the Israelites, he wasn’t allowed to enter the Promised Land – the “land flowing with milk and honey.” (Exodus 3:8)

Open the gates, that the righteous nation that keeps faith may enter in. Isaiah 26:2

Why? Because Moses didn’t keep the faith. He lost his temper. When the Israelites were thirsty, Moses asked his Heavenly Father for water. God told him to speak to the rock to draw water. Instead, Moses struck the rock in anger. God said, “Because you did not believe in me, to uphold me as holy in the eyes of the people of Israel, therefore you shall not bring this assembly into the land that I have given them.” (Numbers 20:12)

Today’s verse describes a day when the gates of Heaven will be opened for the righteous nation to enter – for those who keep the faith. Will you believe God and honor Him as holy? Ask God to help you do just that with your words and deeds. Start by praying for President Obama and Vice-President Biden to honor God with their actions. Then pray for the people of this nation to keep the faith.

Recommended Reading: Numbers 20:1-13