Numbers 22-24, Psalm 47
Numbers 22:34-35 (NLT)
“Then Balaam confessed to the angel of the Lord, ‘I have sinned. I didn’t realize you were standing in the road to block my way. I will return home if you are against my going.’ But the angel of the Lord told Balaam, ‘Go with these men, but say only what I tell you to say.’ So Balaam went on with Balak’s officials.”
In Numbers 22:34–35, we read how the Lord can use even reluctant or misguided individuals to accomplish His purposes. Balaam had been hired by King Balak of Moab to curse the Israelites. On his journey, the angel of the Lord confronted him, and Balaam admitted that he did not realize the Lord was standing in the road to oppose him. Balaam offered to return home if the Lord was against his mission. However, the angel instructed him to continue, but to speak only the words that Father-God gave him.
These verses remind me that the Lord actively guides and corrects those who hear His voice. Father-God intervened to redirect Balaam so that he would speak only what the Lord commanded. Although Balaam had been willing to curse Israel, the Lord used him instead to pronounce blessing. This passage demonstrates that Father-God is sovereign over events and can use even imperfect people to accomplish His plans.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place your faith in Jesus Christ, the One who is sovereign over all circumstances—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in prayer, expressing your trust, your desire to walk with Him, and your willingness to welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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