Does Moses’ lifespan feel encouraging… or intimidating?

General Faith
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I go back and forth on this. On one hand, Moses’ long life feels encouraging because it shows that purpose doesn’t expire early. Some of his most significant leadership and spiritual moments happened later, not at the beginning. That can be comforting when we feel behind or worry that we’ve “missed our window.”

On the other hand, it can also feel intimidating because his story carries so much weight, endurance, responsibility, constant pressure, and very visible consequences for mistakes. It’s not just a story of longevity; it’s a story of sustained faithfulness under strain.

For me, the encouragement outweighs the intimidation. His life suggests that growth and calling can unfold over time rather than all at once, and that patience with ourselves is part of faith too.

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Absolutely. There are many examples of people living long, regular lives befor eGod contacted them and gave them a purpose. However, I also want people to think about this question honestly, and just ask yourself if you want.

Would you want to live forever on this earth? Are these true?

“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write: for these words are true and faithful. And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end.

I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.

But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.” Revelation 21:4-8

Would you really want to stay on the earth? Where there is misery, sadness, pain, unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars. The longer we are here, the longer we are not with God.

“Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord.” 2 Corinthians 5:8

“I am hard-pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better.” Philippians 1:23

I always said that as long as I can still be independent, I would not mind living to 100 plus. Now? I’m not so sure.

Peter

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Back in Moses day people lived longer. He wasn’t the only one. I remember reading that Pharoah was surprised at Jacob’s age because the Egyptians lived to maybe 40 something. So I’ve never thought of Moses age as something odd. That he had strength at 100 years old isn’t odd either.

His story is encouraging in that it wasn’t until age 80 that he met his calling. Everything that happened before was in preparation for that call. We tend to look at people who do great things and spend their life in service. Not all of us are called to do that. Paul told the Thessalonians to live a quiet life, peacefully and to mind your own affairs. Moses was called to something different. I see him as the exception. It’s never too late.