Numbers 23-25 – March 5

 There is one thing that keeps coming to mind about this event – Balaam hearing God.

Balaam was a: Diviner – vs 7, Non-Israelite – vs 5, Prophet – 2 Peter 2:16, and a hearer of God.

Look at that last one – God speaks to him, and Balaam seems to understand God pretty well. Here are the ways that God spoke to Balaam.

During two visits from the king’s men God speaks to Balaam by coming to him. “God came to Balaam” – (vs’ 22:9, 20). The first two times that Balaam builds altars, God meets Balaam and puts a word in his mouth. ( vs’ 23:4-5, 16).

But there are two other ways that God communicated with Balaam.

God attempted to detour Balaam through natural resources – indirectly – and angel with a sword that only his donkey could see.

When that didn’t work, God spoke directly and miraculously through this donkey.

I have certain ways that I like to hear from God. Ways that are unquestionable and perhaps even miraculous. I love it when I can say, “There is no doubt that that is from God!”

But do I hear Him when He is attempting to guide me through natural resources – indirectly? Do I stop at a “detour” and acknowledge the likelihood that this may be God? Perhaps, I should get more joy from being able to say, "It seems that this may be God leading me in a certain direction. I think I'll take a step of faith."

Please join with me in a prayer that begins with a prayer from Moses, Exodus 33:13.

 “’Now therefore, I pray You, if I have found favor in Your sight, let me know Your ways that I may know You, ...’ Even if those ways may be familiar or new, direct or indirect, natural or supernatural – help me to be spiritually aware at all times to You and Your will. Forgive me when I am distracted, but please help me develop a single-mindedness for You and Your mission. Amen”