Thursday, June 23, 2016

SONG OF BALAAM THE PROPHET

June 23rd, 2016

Numbers 24:1-9

This text is a song, a poem and a spiritual testimony of the prophet Balaam. It is very beautiful. This text can strengthen prophets today who live in a world where there is no longer any song or poem, a world which suffers from material seduction and lust for power.

  1. He set his face toward the wilderness

The prophet Balaam looked toward the wilderness. There, the people of Israel was encamped like a large army ready to destroy Moab. But Balaam's song was not about military strength ; rather, he understood that God had a great plan for blessing his people. He understood that God delights in blessing those who bless his people. What is the subject of your daily song ?

  1. The song which reflects the word of God (3,9)

How could Balaam have understood the truth ? It didn't come from his human reasoning or logic. First, he was able to know this truth because the Spirit of God was upon him (2) ; second, when he heard the words of God (4) and third, when he had a vision of the all-powerful Lord. Thanks to that, he was able to know God's truth (Luke 10:21). In this way you can also know the truth through God's spirit and his word. You will also be a poet who sings of the victory of God's people.

Prayer : Lord, open my eyes so that I can see your wondrous works. Help me to write poems which show that you have blessed me and that I will finally be victorious.

Bottom line : the ability to write a song, a poem



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