Monday, June 27, 2016

BALAAM'S PROPHECY TO ISRAEL

June 24th
Nb 24 :10-25

In this text, we see the prophet Balaam who had kept his heart pure to the very end. What was the temptation in front of which he has kept his heart pure ? What did he prophesy when he kept his heart ?

  1. The prophet Balaam who had kept his heart pure (10-13)
King Balaq's anger burned seeing that the prophet Balaam kept his heart pure to the very end, even thrice (10). He said he would give materials and honours to Balaam but God stopped him from receiving (11). But what was Balaam's answer  ? He said clearly that even if king Balaq gave him all things, he couldn't contradict the Eternal God's order (12, 13). Among the people of God, there are more people who have fallen , not because of difficulties but because of vain glory.

  1. Balaam's prophecy to Israel (14-25)
When Balaam kept his identity to the very end, the morning star rose in his heart (2P 1:19). He could prophesy that Israel's people will rule over all the country, detroying all the ennemies. He prophesies also about David's kingdom (17). When a prophet keeps his heart, his identity, he has the assurance that he will become a prince or a princess of the Kingdom of God, and that he will reign eternally. Do you have this assurance ?
Prayer : Lord, help me to keep my heart pure and to obey your word. Help me to believe that a Christian who keeps his heart will became an authentic christian who reigns with you.
Bottom line : a christian who kept his heart pure




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