Ecclesiasticus, 45
4. He made him holy by his faith and meekness, and he chose him from among all flesh.
4. He made him holy by his faith and meekness, and he chose him from among all flesh.
Chapter 45 of the Ecclesiastical Book describes the role and achievements of Moses as a great leader and prophet in the history of the people of Israel. Some of the topics covered include God's choice of Moses as a leader, the way He freed the people of Israel from Egypt, their special relationship with God and their exemplary leadership.
Deuteronomy 34:10-12: "And never rose in Israel prophet as Moses, to whom the Lord had known face to face; according to all the signs and wonders that the Lord had him do in the land of Egypt, Pharaoh, and A All his servants, and all his land; and according to that powerful hand, and according to all the great and terrible deeds Moses made in the sight of all Israel. " This verse highlights the uniqueness of Moses as a prophet and leader in Israel, and how he performed many signs and wonders in the name of the Lord.
Exodus 33:11: "And the Lord spoke to Moses face to face, as any speaks to his friend; then he became the Arraial; but his server, young Joshua, son of Num, never departed from the middle of the tent . " This verse highlights the special relationship Moses had with God, which allowed him to speak to him face to face.
Deuteronomy 34:5: "Thus Moses, the servant of the Lord, died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of the Lord." This verse describes the death of Moses and how he was a faithful servant of the Lord to the end.
Exodus 14:21-22: "Then Moses reached over the sea, and the Lord removed the sea by a strong eastern wind all night; and the sea became dry, and the waters were broken. And the waters. The sons of Israel entered the middle of the sea dry; and the waters went as a wall to their right and on their left. " This verse describes Moses' action to lead the people of Israel through the Red Sea, with the help of the Lord.
Numbers 12:7-8: "It is not so with my servant Moses, who is faithful in all my house. Face to face I speak to him, and clearly, not for puzzles; for he contemplates the likeness of the Lord. That, therefore, did you not have fear of speaking against my servant, against Moses? " This verse highlights the special relationship between Moses and God, and how he was faithful in his leadership of the people of Israel.
“Quanto mais te deixares enraizar na santa humildade, tanto mais íntima será a comunicação da tua alma com Deus”. São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
