Reflection
Today, we see Moses' final chapter through his song of faithfulness, tribal blessings, and his death overlooking the Promised Land. Psalm 13 moves from lament to trust, while Luke 13 contains Jesus' teachings on repentance and the narrow path to salvation.

The key insight we can draw from these passages is this: Though life may contain disappointments and moments of feeling abandoned, God's faithfulness endures, inviting us to respond with urgency to His call before opportunities pass.

Let's break this down into a simple principle we can apply:

Choose faithful obedience today, recognizing both God's enduring love and the urgency of responding to His call.

Here are five practical steps we can take to apply today's readings:

1. Reflect on faithfulness: Consider God's faithfulness in your life's journey as Moses recounted for Israel. What "stones of remembrance" can you identify?

2. Express honest lament: If you're feeling abandoned like the psalmist, bring those feelings honestly to God, but don't stop there—move toward trust.

3. Assess your fruit: Jesus' parable of the fig tree reminds us that God expects fruit in our lives. What spiritual fruit is evident in your life, and what areas need cultivation?

4. Enter through the narrow door: Jesus speaks of urgency in spiritual matters. What spiritual decision have you been postponing that requires immediate attention?

5. Respond to God's gathering: Like a mother hen gathering her chicks, Jesus longs to gather us under His wings. How might you more fully embrace His protection and guidance today?

As you go about your day, reflect on this question: How can you live with a greater sense of both God's enduring faithfulness and the urgency of responding to His call while opportunities remain?

Conclusion
Thank you for joining me today. These passages remind us that while our lives, like Moses', will have disappointments and limitations, God's faithfulness transcends our experiences. His invitation remains open today, but won't remain so indefinitely. May you walk with both the assurance of His love and the urgency of faithful response. Until tomorrow, may God's peace be with you.