Please read Numbers 24.
www.blueletterbible.org/nasb/num/24/1/s_141001
Meditate on verse 13.
Though Balak were to give me his house full of silver and gold,
I could not do anything contrary to the command of the LORD,
either good or bad, of my own accord.
What the LORD speaks, that I will speak.
Balaam spoke what God commanded him to speak, but, recall he did not do what the LORD first commanded. God told him not to go with King Balak’s men (Numbers 22:12). However, Balaam badgered God until God let him get what he wanted. For three chapters, you have read the frustrating conversation between Balaam and Balak. Finally, Balak bullies Balaam by saying he would have honored him greatly, yet God has withheld that honor from Balaam (v. 11). Isn’t it interesting that Balak’s words are often echoed today against Christians refusing to compromise God’s Word.
Learn well from the story of Balaam. When God says, “Do not go there,” obey immediately and do not be tempted to get God to change His mind. When people try to make you to say or do things contrary to the Bible, do not succumb to their bullying tactics; ask God to give you His strength to stand firm in His Word.
Pray Numbers 24:1 and 13 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).
“LORD, may it please You to bless ______ and me.
Do not let us go where You do not want us to go.
Keep our faces set toward You!
Even if someone were to give us his house full of
silver and gold, do not let us do anything contrary to
Your command, LORD, either good or bad, of our own accord.
What You speak, that we will speak!
In Your name, Jesus~”
The WATCHMAN on the WALL, 4 - Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell
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