Deu 33:6 | KingComments | STEP | The first three sons over whom Moses pronounces his blessing are of Leah. Simeon is missing. That may be because his inheritance belongs to that of Judah. Reuben, the eldest son, is called the first. Moses wishes him life, while he has behaved unworthy of life. It is a blessing when all that is Israel by nature is wiped out, while there will be a remnant, “a few”, that has life. If there is a remnant, it is inextricably linked to God’s grace. The whole should have been judged, but God saves a few, a rest in His grace. A remnant, a few, it is not something impressive. For God that is the proper starting point to start something new in which the life He gives can grow and blossom.

‏ Deuteronomy 33:6

Reuben

The first three sons over whom Moses pronounces his blessing are of Leah. Simeon is missing. That may be because his inheritance belongs to that of Judah. Reuben, the eldest son, is called the first. Moses wishes him life, while he has behaved unworthy of life. It is a blessing when all that is Israel by nature is wiped out, while there will be a remnant, “a few”, that has life.

If there is a remnant, it is inextricably linked to God’s grace. The whole should have been judged, but God saves a few, a rest in His grace. A remnant, a few, it is not something impressive. For God that is the proper starting point to start something new in which the life He gives can grow and blossom.