"But Balaam responded to the servants of Balak, 'If Balak were to give me his house full of silver and gold, I could not go against the command of the Lord my God to do anything small or great.'"
Numbers 22:18
This is the second time that Balak, son of Zippor, king of Moab, has sent servants to Balaam. Balak is asking that Balaam curse the Israelites, who are camped in the plains of Moab. Ultimately, Balak is afraid of the Israelites, but he knows that Balaam speaks with the Lord, and that his blessings and curses become truth.
However, the Lord did not allow Balaam to curse the Israelites, so Balak has sent his men this second time to ask the same question. Balaam is wise enough to answer that he obeys the Lord, no matter how much money is offered.
Question of the Day:
When was the last time you were tested, being asked a question to which you knew God's answer? Were you strong enough to stand firm for the truth, or did you fall? What steps do you take to prepare yourself for these questions, so that you are more able to act righteously?
Prayer of the Day:
Create in me a clean heart, Lord. Renew a right spirit within me. Cleanse me of my impurities and force all unclean thoughts out of my mind. Show me how to use your Word as a shield to deflect the temptations that surround me every day. Teach me to use your Word as a sword to fight off the spirit of evil which dwells in my flesh. Take residence in my heart and soul, Immanuel, and give me Your strength, Your wisdom, Your power, Your mercy, Your love. Amen.
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