GOD SPOKE THROUGH A DONKEY

 

Thursday, November 4, 2021

 

GOD SPOKE THROUGH A DONKEY

Read: Numbers 22:21 - 34

 

Num 22:26-28

26 And the angel of the LORD went further, and stood in a narrow place, where was no way to turn either to the right hand or to the left.

27 And when the ass saw the angel of the LORD, she fell down under Balaam: and Balaam's anger was kindled, and he smote the ass with a staff.

28 And the LORD opened the mouth of the ass, and she said unto Balaam, What have I done unto thee, that thou hast smitten me these three times?

 

          Our plans, we think, must be God’s will because we have planned them. They coincide with our desires and promise beneficial results. Our plans are exactly what we would plan if we were God – but we are not.

 

Isa 55:9

9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

 

          Balaam was so frustrated that he didn’t seem to think it odd that his donkey should speak! His response to the hinderance of his plans was to strike out violently. All the while he spoke with the donkey as forthrightly as he did with the angel.

 

          Your response to hindered plans shines a light on your maturity, your spirituality, and your intelligence. Are you mature enough to not throw a tantrum? Are you spiritual enough to not demand your own way? Are you intelligent enough to listen to clear warnings?

 

Prov 16:7

7 When a man's ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

 

Lord, please make me wise enough to see that sometimes my plans are simply that of someone who is immature and impatient. Give me eyes to see your roadblocks and a heart that is willing to yield to you. AMEN