Nb 23 :13-30
In fact, Balaq hadn't really sustained
damage, but, obstinately he importunes Balaam. Balaq continually asks
Balaam to damn Israel, leading Balaam to a few places. However, after
he had listened to God's word, Balaam kept his heart's core pure. We
will study what was his heart's core.
- God isn't a man
The reason you can't listen to Balaq's
word was because the Eternal God isn't a man (19). God had promised
that he will bless Israel. God doesn't fail in keeping this promise,
whatever happens, whatever be the prejudice. God isn't a man. God
always keeps the promise which he has said to mankind.
- God doesn't sees the injustice of Jacob
Balaq, who wanted to damn Israel that
God decided to bless, was a stupid man (20). In the same way, the one
who wants to damn people that God decided to bless and or people who
work hard for God, is stupid. Instead he makes the curse fall on
himself. God said to Israel to not damn Moab, so we must bless Moab,
and Moab would be wise to not damn people of God. But often the
reality is different. The one who leaves, leaves damning. God decided
to bless (Ex 15:26), even by not inflicting sickness which God
inflicted on Egyptians, always healing Israel. God is the one who
blesses Israel and keeps his promise to the very end. The one who is
opposed to God is stupid.
Prayer : Thank you Lord, you are
always the one who blesses and protects the one who serves you with
your love and your power. Help us to discern your will and keep us
within your blessing.
Bottom line : God isn't a man
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