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.
- 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 ?
- 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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