Deuteronomy 3

Moses pestered the LORD in prayer, hoping that he would relent and allow him to cross the Jordon and see the promised land.  Finally, the LORD told him not to ask again.  God had a plan for Joshua to lead that charge, not Moses.  Perhaps Moses is trying to come to grips with that as he writes.  The message we get from Moses’ life is to be persistent in prayer until you are absolutely sure the answer is no.  God does respond to prayer, and who knows how many have lost their answer because they gave up too soon.

LORD, help us to keep trying – to keep doing battle on our knees before you.