13Then Balak said to him, ˝Co...

13Then Balak said to him, "Come with me to another place where you can see them; you will not see them all but only the outskirts of their camp. And from there, curse them for me."
- P88

19God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill?

20I have received a command to bless; he has blessed, and I cannot change it.

21"No misfortune is seen in Jacob, no misery observed in Israel. The Lord their God is with them; the shout of the King is among them.

22God brought them out of Egypt; they have the strength of a wild ox. - P89

Having failed on his first attempt, Balak takes Balaam to another location, hoping that a change in perspective might yield a different outcome. As in the first instance, seven altars are built and sacrifices are made. Balak is desperate and he still believes he can manipulate divine will through persistence and rituals. . - P90

However, Balaam remains bound by God’s message. This passage reminds us that no human effort can overturn God’s purposes. - P90

When God blesses, no force can undo His will. He is faithful to His Word. - P90

No matter what our doubts whisper to us, or what the enemy throws at us to make our faith waver, let us stand firm on all that God promises to be and to do for us in His Word - P90

Today’s passage proclaims a profound truth: God does not lie or change His mind. - P90

Unlike people who are prone to wavering, God is steadfast in His promises. - P90

Balak had hoped that through persistence, he could manipulate Balaam into cursing Israel. However, Balaam acknowledges that no one can undo God’s declared blessing. - P90

God’s faithfulness is unwavering. - P90

When He speaks, He fulfills His Word. This is a comforting truth in a world filled with uncertainties. - P90

We can fully trust in God’s promises, knowing He will accomplish all that He has spoken. - P90

When we face doubts or pressures, let us look to God’s unchanging character and confidently take hold of His truth. - P90

Lord, Your Word stands forever, and no force can overturn Your blessings. - P91

When I face doubts or temptations, remind me of Your unchanging promises and enduring faithfulness toward me so that I may stand firm in obedience to You. In Jesus’ name, amen. - P91

Balak takes Balaam to another location, hoping that from there, Balaam willbe able to place a curse on Israel. Balaam again follows God‘s instructionsand blesses Israel, declaring they are a people blessed by God and cannot becursed.  - P89

Balak responds by asking Balaam to refrain from speaking either curseor blessing, but Balaam reiterates that he can only deliver God‘s message. - P89

"The way we cope is by knowing God, and the way we know God is by knowing hisword." - Courtney Reissig - P90

On those days when I yearn for God to heal me of my chronic condition,
my heart can become like Balak‘s. In those moments, I can be so focusedon wanting God to grant my heart‘s desire that it is harder to accept His de-cision not to grant me healing. Yet, God‘s sovereignty and unchangeabilityare realities that I am thankful for. This is because He is a good and faithfulGod who does things for His glory and the good of those who love Him(Col 1:16; Rom. 8:28).  - P91

Because our God never changes and continuesto work things out for His glory and our good, I can rest assured that Hischoice regarding my chronic condition is for my good and the good of others.  - P91

The same applies to all of us who love Him. In our various sufferings,
we have hope because whether God chooses to take away the cause of oursuffering, or chooses to let it remain, we can rest assured that His decisions are always for our ultimate good. - P91

그리스도인의 부요함은 나에게서 멈추는 것이 아니라 ‘...

그리스도인의 부요함은 나에게서 멈추는 것이 아니라 ‘흘러넘치는 것"입니다. 하나님의 부요하심이 우리에게 들어올 때, 필연적으로 그 부요함이 흘러다른 사람에게로 옮겨갑니다. 우리가 누리는 이 부요함이 놀라운 이유는 다른 사람에게까지 그 능력이 전염되기 때문입니다. 이것이 신앙의 신비입니다.  - P160

내가 가진 것이 아니라 내게 능력 주시는 자 안에서 모든 것을 할 수 있습니다.
한줄노트 진정한 부요함은 ‘흘러넘쳐 다른 사람에게 선한 영향력을 끼칩니다.
- P160

묵상 질문 당신은 지금 부요합니까, 아니면 빈곤합니까? 우리가 하나님을 바라볼 때, 능력 주시는자 안에서 모든 것을 할 수 있다고 고백할 수 있지 않을까요? - P160

2 Corinthians 9:8 NLT
[8] And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.
- P160

Philippians 4:10-13 NLT
[10] How I praise the Lord that you are concerned about me again. I know you have always been concerned for me, but you didn’t have the chance to help me. [11] Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. [12] I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. [13] For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.
- P160

챔버스는 부요함을 누리며 사는 습관을 하나님께서 우리를 위해 다 준비해 두셨음을 깨닫는 습관이라 표현합니다. 그러나 자기 연민을우리에게서 부요함을 빼앗습니다. "자기 연민보다 더 심각한 죄는 없습니다. 자기연민은 하나님 대신 자기 유익을 마음 보좌에 듭니다. 또한 우리의 입을 열어불평을 쏟게 하고 우리 삶을 끝없는 영적 갈증에 빠지게 합니다.  - P160

자기 연민에 빠지면 하나나님의 풍성함을 잃어버립니다. 하나님께서 우리에게 주시는 풍성함을 믿지 않는데 어떻게 감사하며 살겠습니까? 만일 우리가 감사를 잃어버렸다면 풍성하신 하나님을 고백하고 있지 않다는 증거입니다.  - P160

하나님이 주시는 풍성함을 누릴 수 있는 방법은 하나님을 생각하는 것입니다. 반대로 우리가 자신에게 집중하면 풍성함이 사라지고 자기 연민에 빠지게 됩니다.
한줄노트 스스로에게 집중하면 자기 연민에 빠지지만, 하나님께 집중하면 풍성함을 누릴 수 있습니다. - P160

Luke 24:51 NLT
[51] While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up to heaven. - P161

챔버스에게 ‘변화산‘은 주님께서 십자가로 나아가시는 구속 사역의 분기점입니다. 변화산 이전에는 주님께서 ‘인자‘로서 우리와 같은 삶을 사셨다면, 이후에는 ‘하나님의 아들‘로서 하나님의 구원 계획을 이루십니다. 주님의 십자가가 하나님이 허락하시는 생명의 입구로 우리를 인도했다면, 주님의 부활은 우리에게 영생을 보여줍니다.  - P161

승천하신 주님은 모든 인류를 위해하늘 문을 열어주셨습니다. 만일 주님께서 변화산에서 승천하셨다면 홀로 영광스러운 하나님 나라로 가셨을 것입니다. 그러나 주님은 그 영광을 내려놓으시고변화산에서 내려오셨습니다. 그리고 죄로 타락한 인간들과 동일한 모습으로 집자가를 지심으로 우리와 연합하셨습니다. 우리가 겪을 수 없는 일들을 주님이 대신 겪으시고 연합을 이루신 것입니다.
- P161

한줄 노트 인자로 오신 예수님께서 십자가로 대속을, 하늘에 오르심으로 우리에게 영광을 약속하셨습니다. - P161

주님의 승천은 변화산의 영광을 완성했습니다.
십자가의 고난과 부활을 경험하신 예수님은 ‘하나님의 아들‘로서뿐만 아니라 ‘인자‘로서 하나님께 돌아가셨습니다. 우리 인간이 하나님 보좌 앞에 나아갈 자유를만드셨고, 하나님과 우리 사이 장애물을 제거하셨습니다.  - P161

하나님께서는 인간의몸을 입고 성육신하실 때, 전지전능하고 무소부재한 능력을 스스로 제한하셨습니다. 하지만 이제 승천하심으로 모든 능력을 다시 회복하셨습니다. 그러니 ‘승천‘은 인자로서 예수 그리스도께서 하늘의 모든 권세를 가지셨음을 의미합니다.
주님의 승천으로 말미암아 우리에게도 그 놀라운 권세를 누릴 수 있는 자격이 생겼습니다. 그분께서 하늘 문을 열고 우리를 기다리고 계십니다.  - P161

7Then Balaam spoke his messag...

7Then Balaam spoke his message: "Balak brought me from Aram, the king of Moab from the eastern mountains. ‘Come,’ he said, ‘curse Jacob for me; come, denounce Israel.’

8How can I curse those whom God has not cursed? How can I denounce those whom the Lord has not denounced?

- P85

Balak takes Balaam to a high place and offers sacrifices as Balaam demands.
Balaam, instructed by God, pronounces a blessing upon Israel instead ofcursing them.  - P85

Balak protests and reminds Balaam that he was hired to curseIsrael, but Balaam insists he can only speak what God commands.
- P85

Balak takes Balaam to a high place to see Israel’s vast camp, emphasizing the threat they pose to him. Balaam instructs Balak to build seven altars and offer sacrifices. Balaam warns, however, that he will not speak on his own; he must wait for God’s word. This highlights an essential truth: before acting, we must pause and listen to God. - P86

Too often, fear or urgency pushes us to rush to make decisions without seeking His guidance. Balaam, though greedy for gain, understands that encountering God requires intentionality. How much more should we? Are we creating space for God to speak into our lives, or are we allowing the noise of our circumstances to dictate our actions? - P86

God promises to direct us when we are humble enough to listen to Him (see Ps. 25:9). - P86

To Balak’s dismay, Balaam’s words are not curses but blessings for Israel. Balaam declares that he cannot curse those whom God has chosen to bless. - P86

God’s will is unchangeable, and His promises stand firm. Despite Balak’s repeated attempts to manipulate Balaam into reversing God’s blessing, Balaam ultimately recognizes that he must only declare what God commands. - P86

This passage reminds us that God’s blessings are irrevocable. No external force can overturn what God has decreed for His people. - P86

As followers of Christ, we are called to stand firm in obedience to God, speaking His truth even when it is inconvenient or goes against the expectations of others. - P86

God’s faithfulness ensures that His purposes will always prevail. - P86

Heavenly Father, I thank you for Your unwavering faithfulness. - P87

Your blessings cannot be reversed, and Your promises endure forever. - P87

Help me to stand firm in obedience to Your will, trusting in Your protection and provision. - P87

Strengthen me to speak Your truth boldly, regardless of opposition. In Jesus’ name, amen. - P87

˝불 시험이 오면 일어나 대처하십시오. 만일 그 불 ...

"불 시험이 오면 일어나 대처하십시오. 만일 그 불 시험이 당신의 죽을 육체를 통해 그리스도의 생명을 드러낼 기회가 된다면 아무리 아픈 고통이라도 인내하십시오." 챔버스는 시련이 올 때 일어나 대처하라고 합니다. 그 대처는 안내입니다.  - P159

인내하는 성도일수록 하나님을 위한 삶의 소리가 곱습니다. 우리 인생을 통해 하나님의 아들을 드러내기 위해서 인내해야 합니다.
한줄노트 하나님은 우리에게 시련을 면제해 주시는 것이 아니라, 그 시련 속에서 인내를 통해 예수그리스도를 드러내고자 하십니다. - P159

1 Peter 4:12 NLT
[12] Dear friends, don’t be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you.

- P159

Revelation 3:10 NLT
[10] "Because you have obeyed my command to persevere, I will protect you from the great time of testing that will come upon the whole world to test those who belong to this world.
- P159

오히려 영적으로 담대하게 모든 것을 마주할 수 있도록 준비해야 합니다. "인생의 유일한 목표는 그 인생을 통해 하나님의 아들이 드러나는 것이요 하나님께 명령하려는 마음은 사라지는 것입니다."  - P159

주님은 공생애 기간 동안 하나님께 명령하지 않으셨습니다. 가장 어렵고 힘든 시간에도 하나님의 뜻을 묻기 위해 땀방울이 핏방울이 되도록 기도하셨습니다.  - P159

그리스도인이 부름 받은 이유는 하나님께명령하기 위해서가 아니라 순종하기 위해서입니다. 하나님께 순복할 때, 우리가하는 일을 통해 하나님이 원하시는 것이 이루어집니다.  - P159

그리고 우리를 통해 다른 사람들을 먹이고 양육하십니다. 그러나 시련이 올때 대항하는 습관을 갖도록 하십시오. 하나님께서 능히 이길 수 있는 힘을 주실것입니다.
한줄노트 시련의 이유를 분명히 알면 대항하는 능력이 생깁니다. - P159

2 Peter 1:4 NLT
[4] And because of his glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises. These are the promises that enable you to share his divine nature and escape the world’s corruption caused by human desires.
- P160

챔버스는 부요함을 누리며 사는 습관을 "하나님께서 우리를 위해 다 준비해 두셨음을 깨닫는 습관이라 표현합니다. 그러나 자기 연민은우리에게서 부요함을 빼앗습니다.  - P160

"자기 연민보다 더 심각한 죄는 없습니다. 자기연민은 하나님 대신 자기 유익을 마음 보좌에 둡니다. 또한 우리의 입을 열어불평을 쏟게 하고 우리 삶을 끝없는 영적 갈증에 빠지게 합니다. 이러한 상태에서는 사랑스러운 모습도, 덕스러운 모습도 없습니다."  - P160

자기 연민에 빠지면 하나님의 풍성함을 잃어버립니다. 하나님께서 우리에게 주시는 풍성함을 믿지 않는데 어떻게 감사하며 살겠습니까? 만일 우리가 감사를 잃어버렸다면 풍성하신 하나님을 고백하고 있지 않다는 증거입니다.  - P160

하나님이 주시는 풍성함을 누릴 수 있는 방법은 하나님을 생각하는 것입니다. 반대로 우리가 자신에게 집중하면 풍성함이 사라지고 자기 연민에 빠지게 됩니다.
- P160

한줄 노트 스스로에게 집중하면 자기 연민에 빠지지만, 하나님께 집중하면 풍성함을 누릴 수 있습니다. - P160

세상 것이 지나가면 비로소 하나님의 위대하심과 은혜와 능력이 우리 안에 나타납니다. 하나님께서 하나님의 은혜로 우리에게 부요함을 ‘넘치게‘
주십니다. 그리스도인의 부요함은 나에게서 멈추는 것이 아니라 흘러넘치는 것‘
입니다.  - P160

하나님의 부요하심이 우리에게 들어올 때, 필연적으로 그 부요함이 흘러다른 사람에게로 옮겨갑니다. 우리가 누리는 이 부요함이 놀라운 이유는 다른 사람에게까지 그 능력이 전염되기 때문입니다. 이것이 신앙의 신비입니다.  - P160

내가 가진 것이 아니라 내게 능력 주시는 자 안에서 모든 것을 할 수 있습니다.
한줄노트 진정한 부요함은 ‘흘러넘쳐‘ 다른 사람에게 선한 영향력을 끼칩니다. - P160

38˝Well, I have come to you n...

38"Well, I have come to you now," Balaam replied. "But I can’t say whatever I please. I must speak only what God puts in my mouth." - P81

31Then the Lord opened Balaam’s eyes, and he saw the angel of the Lord standing in the road with his sword drawn. So he bowed low and fell facedown.

32The angel of the Lord asked him, "Why have you beaten your donkey these three times? I have come here to oppose you because your path is a reckless one before me.

33The donkey saw me and turned away from me these three times. If it had not turned away, I would certainly have killed you by now, but I would have spared it." - P80

When Balaam’s eyes are finally opened, he realizes the danger he was in all along. The angel of the Lord makes it clear: Balaam’s path is reckless, and had it not been for the donkey’s resistance, he would have perished. - P82

But even with such a stern warning, Balaam does not fully surrender. He offers to return home, but his heart is still inclined toward his own desires. - P82

Sometimes, we ignore God’s clear direction and persist in our own plans. Even when He places obstacles in our way, we still hope to twist the circumstances to our advantage. - P82

But in His mercy, God calls us to repentance and gives us opportunities to realign our hearts with His will. - P82

Balak welcomes Balaam with the expectation that he will curse Israel in exchange for riches. His approach is transactional; he believes that Balaam, like other diviners, can be bought. He even prepares sacrifices, hoping to secure Balaam’s cooperation. - P82

This scene illustrates a deeper spiritual reality: the enemy is relentless in his attempts to lure us away from obedience to God. - P82

He plays on our weaknesses, whether they be financial struggles, desire for approval, or fear of loss. - P82

Just as Balaam faced repeated pressure from Balak, we, too, will encounter temptations designed to pull us from God’s path. Yet, God calls us to unwavering commitment. - P82

True obedience requires vigilance and the resolve to follow Him, regardless of what is offered in exchange for turning away. - P82

Lord, open my eyes to recognize the subtle ways the enemy seeks to pull me away from You. - P83

Strengthen my heart to choose obedience over compromise. Let me find my security in You alone, trusting that Your ways are always better than any earthly gain. In Jesus’ name, amen. - P83