To be a noble man in present of the Lord

Numbers 22:1-20

9/22/2013

The Lord didn’t allow Balaam put curse on Israelite, because they are blessed.

Balaam has known what the Lord has said, but when Balak sent more numerous and distinguished princes, and promised reward him handsomely and give whatever he says. Balaam tried to find out what else the Lord will say.

The victorious Israelites return to camp on the doorstep of Balak king of Moab, who with Midianite support, sends post-haste to Pethor to the Euphrates for Balaam the diviner to come and curse his enemies. It was a routine business arrangement for the prophet, in a day when everyone believed in the power of words (especially formal ‘blessings’ and ‘cursings’) to influence events.

What is surprising is the disclosure that the source of Balaam’s knowledge is God himself. And neither bribe nor threat will budge him from the truth as God reveals it to him.

Why?

When one’s mind turn away from the Lord, the Lord usually won’t stop it for you had known it. But it won’t change the plan of the Lord.

Israelites are the blessed tribes that they were chosen by the Lord to be his heritance. Now each one who believes in Jesus Christ and follow his commands will be the son of the Lord.

Balaam knew what his word comes from, but he was wanted to find out the possibility to get more reward.

How?

Greave is evil mind to the Lord, O Lord! Please keep my mind and my heart pure and focus on you, for I need your reminder and strength to walk on your way. Let me be a noble man among people, don’t be a wicked one.