Scripture Read:
Numbers 21 - 24
Insight Verse(s)
Numbers 22:18-20, 28-35 & 23:12,26
Numbers 22:18-20, 28-35 & 23:12,26
Insight Gained:
In verse 20 the Lord says to Balaam “If the men come to call you, rise and go with them; but only the word which I speak to you—that you shall do.” After leaving an angel comes and startles Balaam's donkey three times before God first opens the Donkeys mouth and it speaks to Balaam and then God opens Balaams eyes so that he too can see the angel and Gods words are reinforced, go, but only say what I tell you to say. We are not told if Balaam ever had second thoughts or not, but we do know that God visits Balaam a second time to say, Hey, remember to only say what I tell you to say. Balaam obeys to the great dismay of Balak, but Balaam simply says 23:26 “Did I not tell you, saying, ‘All that the LORD speaks, that I must do?” To often I am realizing that I am not listening close enough to what God is telling me to do or say and through this I am recognizing the lost opportunities that have past me by.
In verse 20 the Lord says to Balaam “If the men come to call you, rise and go with them; but only the word which I speak to you—that you shall do.” After leaving an angel comes and startles Balaam's donkey three times before God first opens the Donkeys mouth and it speaks to Balaam and then God opens Balaams eyes so that he too can see the angel and Gods words are reinforced, go, but only say what I tell you to say. We are not told if Balaam ever had second thoughts or not, but we do know that God visits Balaam a second time to say, Hey, remember to only say what I tell you to say. Balaam obeys to the great dismay of Balak, but Balaam simply says 23:26 “Did I not tell you, saying, ‘All that the LORD speaks, that I must do?” To often I am realizing that I am not listening close enough to what God is telling me to do or say and through this I am recognizing the lost opportunities that have past me by.
My Prayer to God:
Lord, though I have no donkey, I often find things to blame when I end up off the path. Please help me to recognize when you have placed things in my path for my safety or as a reminder or as something you want me to take notice of. Help me to hear your words and obey, regardless of my ignorance as to their purpose. Continue to lead me and guide me always. Amen
Lord, though I have no donkey, I often find things to blame when I end up off the path. Please help me to recognize when you have placed things in my path for my safety or as a reminder or as something you want me to take notice of. Help me to hear your words and obey, regardless of my ignorance as to their purpose. Continue to lead me and guide me always. Amen
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