why Satan fought for Moses's body in
human history few figures stand as
prominently as Moses from a prince to a
Shepherd who later turned Prophet who
would defy an Empire lead a nation and
become the conduit for the Divine Law
that has shaped
civilizations born into a world where
his very breath was an act of rebellion
Moses emerged from the Reeds of the Nile
River saved from certain death by the
very family that sought to termin his
life the story of this man is not only
one of Liberation and law but also one
cloaked in profound Mysteries the days
of Moses his life was marked by the
miraculous so too was his departure from
this world Deuteronomy recounts Moses
was 120 years old when he died yet his
eyes were not weak nor his strength gone
Deuteronomy
34:7 and most mysterious of all no one
knows his burial place to this day
Deuteronomy
346 a life that began shrouded in
secrecy seems to end in much the same
way so who was this man Moses why was
his life and death in snared in
riddles as we unravel his story We
embark on a journey not just through
history but Into the Heart of Faith
mystery and Divine Purpose are you ready
to discover the legend that is Moses
why was Moses so important to
Satan Moses was destined to be the
Liberator of the Hebrews God's chosen
people by Leading them out of Egypt and
into the promised land he was setting
the stage for the eventual coming of the
Messiah Jesus Christ Satan always
opposed to God's plans saw Moses as a
threat if Moses could be stopped perhaps
the broader divine plan could be
thwarted in the grand Cosmic struggle
between good and evil most Moses was a
key player his story reminds us that no
matter our past no matter our mistakes
God has a plan for each of us and no
force not even Satan can stand against
it when we walk in faith by faith Moses
when he was grown up refused to be
called the son of Pharaoh's daughter
choosing rather to be mistreated with
the people of God than to enjoy the
fleeting pleasures of sin Hebrews 11:2
24-2 Moses's
death Moses was the man who almost took
a whole nation to their Promised Land
but couldn't make it at the last minute
the story of Moses is both inspiring and
mysterious and his departure from this
world is perhaps one of the most
touching moments in Biblical
history he was the great leader of the
Israelites and had spent decades guiding
his people through the Wilderness he had
faced off against the mighty Pharaoh
parted the Red Sea and received the Ten
Commandments at the top of Mount Si yet
after all his incredible Feats and the
tests of Faith he overcame he was not
permitted to enter the promised land
with the people he had so diligently
LED why Moses didn't enter the promised
land Moses the great leader who had
guided them out of Egypt felt the weight
of the people's
expectations God had been with them
every step of the way providing Mana
from heaven and water from rocks but on
this particular day at the Waters of
mariba Moses's frustrations took the
best of him the people complained why
did you bring us out of Egypt to kill us
and our children and livestock with
thirst Exodus
17:3 moved by their cries Moses turned
to God seeking Guidance the Lord spoke
to him saying take the staff and you and
your brother Aaron gather the assembly
together speak to that rock before their
eyes and it will pour out its water
numbers
28 but as Moses faced the crowd anger
clouded his judgment instead of speaking
to the rock as God had instructed he
struck it twice with his staff and water
gushed forth while the people rejoiced
at the miracle before them God's voice
echoed in Moses's ear because you did
not trust in me enough to honor me as
holy in the sight of the Israelites you
will not bring this community into the
land I give them numbers
2012 on the plains of Moab with the
Jordan Valley spread out before him
Moses climbed Mount Nebo
from there God showed him the vast
expanse of the promised land from Gilead
to Dan a land flowing with milk and
honey a place that the Israelites had
dreamt of for
Generations Moses with his own eyes
beheld the beauty of this land but he
also understood that he would never set
forth there the Bible tells us so Moses
the servant of the Lord died there in
the land of Moab according to the word
of the Lord and he buried him in the
Valley of the land of Moab opposite Beth
peor but no one knows his grave to this
day Deuteronomy 34
5-6 God himself took care of Moses in
his final moments a testament to the
special bond they shared but the most
intriguing part is the burial no
Monument no Grand tomb no Shrine to
visit in a manner befitting the humility
Moses often displayed his final resting
place remains a mystery hidden by God
Untouched by man the location of Moses's
grave is one of the Bible's unsolved
riddles the dispute the Epistle of Jude
is a short yet powerful message urging
Believers to stand firm in their faith
and to contend earnestly for the faith
that was once delivered to the Saints
after the death of Moses a dispute arose
over his body Satan the adversary saw an
opportunity he approached the place
where the body lay Jude in an attempt to
motivate the faithful recalls various
events and individuals from the Old
Testament among these captivating
narratives there's a particularly
mysterious event mentioned but even the
Archangel Michael when he was disputing
with the devil about the body of Moses
did not himself dare to condemn him for
slander but said the Lord rebuke you
Jude
1:9 while we don't know the exact
reasons Satan would contend for Moses's
body some interpretations could be
helpful
desecration Satan always in opposition
to God's plans might have wanted to
desecrate Moses body in doing so he
would not only dishonor the legacy of
the great prophet but also God himself
the very Act of defiling what was sacred
to God would be a symbolic victory for
Satan
idolatry Moses was revered by the
Israelites Satan ever cunning may have
seen the potential to turn Moses's body
into an object of
idolatry by getting the Israelites to
treat the body of Moses like something
special to worship he would lead them
asay turning their hearts from God and
making them worship a mere object rather
than the
almighty however Satan's intentions did
not go
unchallenged the Archangel Michael a
mighty warrior of God the defender of
God's Will and protector of the
righteous stood in defense of Moses's
body but even in the face of such a
powerful adversary Michael did not
resort to curses or Petty arguments
instead he responded with a powerful
declaration that highlighted the
ultimate authority of God in those few
words Michael conveyed profound wisdom
he reminded Satan that it is not our
place to decide or judge but God's the
fate of Moses's body like all things
rested in the hands of the Lord the life
of Moses teaches us many things Faith
perseverance leadership and the intimacy
of a relationship with God but his death
reminds us that even the greatest Among
Us are ultimately in God's hands and
sometimes the Mysteries he leaves behind
are the most profound lessons of
all Moses's relationship with God Moses
shared an incredibly intimate
relationship with God this closeness is
evident in various
passages direct communication
the Lord would speak to Moses face to
face as one speaks to a friend Exodus
33:11 this signifies a direct and
personal relationship unlike any other
Prophet at the
time as an intercessor Moses often stood
as an intercessor between God and the
Israelites when the Israelites sinned
Moses would plead on their behalf and
God listened for instance after the
golden calf incident Moses said but now
please for forgive their sin but if not
then blot me out of the book you've
written Exodus
32:32 this shows Moses's dedication and
close relationship with God testimony of
Resurrection Moses's appearence
alongside Elijah and Jesus during the
Transfiguration Matthew
171-3 suggests he was raised or
translated to Heaven Satan might have
wanted to prevent this to hinder the
testimony of God's power over death
symbol of the law Moses represents the
Law his body as a symbol would have been
a significant trophy for Satan by
claiming Moses's body Satan could
attempt to claim Authority or victory
over the law accuser Satan being the
accuser Revelation 12:10 might have
tried to accuse Moses based on his sins
like striking the rock or killing the
Egyptian to claim his body
however it's the grace of God that saves
not our own
righteousness in other words Moses's
unique relationship with God highlighted
his importance in God's plan the
contention for his body by Satan might
have been an attempt to thwart discredit
or claim a symbolic Victory against
God's
purposes Moses's
leadership Moses's leadership was marked
by several key
characteristics
faithfulness Moses consistently relied
on God's guidance even when he felt
inadequate he trusted God's plan but
Moses said to God who am I that I should
go to pharaoh and bring the children of
Israel out of Egypt Exodus
311 humility despite being chosen by God
Moses remained humble now Moses was a
very humble man more humble than anyone
else on the face of the Earth numbers 12
3 obedience Moses followed God's
instructions even when they were
challenging he instituted the 10
commandments and other laws as directed
by God Moses's strong leadership and his
close relationship with God made him a
significant figure in the biblical
narrative Satan as an adversary of God
and his people would naturally seek
opportunities to challenge or undermine
God's plans the contention for Moses's
body can be seen as a direct challenge
to the Legacy and influence of a leader
as pivotal as
Moses Moses's
Faith Moses displayed immense Faith
throughout his life from choosing to
identify with the Hebrews rather than
the Egyptian royalty to trust in God to
split the Red Sea and provide for the
Israelites in the wilderness Moses's
Faith was
evident however like every human Moses
had his moments of doubt and
Disobedience such as striking The Rock
instead of speaking to it as God
commanded numbers 20
8-12 connection between Moses's faith
and Satan's contention proof of
spiritual realities just as Moses's
Faith demonstrated the reality of God's
power and love the contention for his
body underscores the real spiritual
battle between good and
evil the value of the righteous Moses
was a key figure in God's plan for the
Israelites a precursor to Jesus in many
ways Satan always opposing God's plans
might have sought to desecrate or misuse
Moses's body to demoralize the
Israelites or to distort God's
purpose a foreshadowing of
Resurrection some theologians speculate
that the dispute over Moses's body might
foreshadow themes of resurrection and
the future battle over death in the
Transfiguration Moses appears alongside
Jesus
Matthew
171-3 indicating that he is alive and
well in the presence of God the
contention over his body could be seen
as Satan's last attempt to claim victory
over a servant of God a victory he would
never
achieve while the exact details of why
Satan wanted Moses's body remain a
mystery the account serves as a
potential reminder of the spiritual
battles that occur Beyond human
perception the story underscores the
importance of Faith trust in God's
sovereignty and the need to be vigilant
against the Ws of the enemy let us pray
Heavenly Father we come before you today
reminded of the story where Michael the
Archangel contended with the devil over
the body of Moses just as there are
unforeseen battles in the spiritual
Realms Lord we recognize that many of us
face hidden struggles and challenges in
our daily lives we we know oh God that
the enemy seeks to steal kill and
destroy but we also rest in the
assurance that you came to give us life
and life more abundantly John
10:10 we pray for strength to stand firm
against the adversaries and temptations
that come our way may we be reminded
that greater is he who is in us than he
who is in the world 1 John 4:4 guard our
hearts and Minds in Christ Jesus and let
us always be rooted in your word and
your
truth we ask for your protection over
our lives our families and our
communities as the enemy seeks to claim
what belongs to you let us be reminded
of the victory we have in Christ in
moments of doubt and weakness help us to
exercise The Authority we have in you we
surrender our anxieties fears and
uncertainties to you trusting that you
are working all things together for our
good in the mighty name of Jesus Christ
Our Savior we pray
amen