I read Numbers 22, it talked about Balak summons Balaam who was greed, he has asked God, verse 12 said to Balaam, "Do not go with them. You must not put a curse on those peope, because they are blessed." Then Balak offered more, verse 20 said, "Since these men have come to summon you, go with them, but do only what I tell you." Then best scripture verses 21-34, Balaam's donkey saw the angel of the Lord who wanted to kill Balaam, but his donkey saved his life for three times, he beated it for three times. Third time, his donkey lay down under Balaam, and he was angry. (v 27) I saw the donkey was so scared under his master Balaam. It is LOL for that photo, then the Lord opened his donkey mouth, it could defend itself (v 28), then the Lord opened Balaam's eyes, and he saw the angel of the Lord standing in the road with his sword drawn. (v31) Then Balaam made agreement with God, "he must speak only waht God puts in my mouth." (v38)
Why did Balaam test God? When God said first time, not go with them, he had to ask God again. The result his donkey saved his life that day, but Isrealites still killed him later!!! Love money or things are the root of evil. We must be careful to do things which we can please him who has command to us. We don't need God who said over and over, then we listened.
Why do we not listen first time?
Author: Rev. Rebecca Sun
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