Numbers Chps 21-22
While a talking donkey (see chp 22:21-31) may seem amusing, the subject here is of course very real and should be taken seriously. If I were to see a talking donkey (seriously) my first thought would be God is trying to reach me...whatever the message is, it must be pretty darn urgent for Him to use a donkey to deliver the message! In this case, God wanted Balaam to stop what he was doing!
31 Then the LORD opened Balaam's eyes, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the road with his sword drawn. So he bowed low and fell facedown.
32 The angel of the LORD asked him, "Why have you beaten your donkey these three times? I have come here to oppose you because your path is a reckless one before me. 33 The donkey saw me and turned away from me these three times. If she had not turned away, I would certainly have killed you by now, but I would have spared her."
34 Balaam said to the angel of the LORD, "I have sinned. I did not realize you were standing in the road to oppose me. Now if you are displeased, I will go back."
35 The angel of the LORD said to Balaam, "Go with the men, but speak only what I tell you." So Balaam went with the princes of Balak. (Numbers 22:31-35)
I think I reasonably know the answer to these questions but I pray that I have a good understanding:
- read and study the bible
- pray
- ask God for wisdom and ask for guidance
- talk to wise Christian brothers and sisters for input and counsel
- talk to your pastors
My Prayer: Lord, thank you for you wisdom and counsel for I know that I would not be able to live without it. You are great. Forgive me when I, like Balaam, ignore you commands and your efforts to reach me. Help me stay close to you and be aware when you are trying to reach me. Help me follow your lead.
