27Then Balak said to Balaam, "Come, let me take you to another place. Perhaps it will please God to let you curse them for me from there." - P92
8"God brought them out of Egypt; they have the strength of a wild ox. They devour hostile nations and break their bones in pieces; with their arrows they pierce them.
9Like a lion they crouch and lie down, like a lioness—who dares to rouse them? "May those who bless you be blessed and those who curse you be cursed!"
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5"How beautiful are your tents, Jacob, your dwelling places, Israel!
6"Like valleys they spread out, like gardens beside a river, like aloes planted by the Lord, like cedars beside the waters.
7Water will flow from their buckets; their seed will have abundant water. "Their king will be greater than Agag; their kingdom will be exalted.
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Balak’s relentless attempts to persuade Balaam to curse Israel reveal the human tendency to persist in rebellion against God’s will. Even after clear revelations, Balak refuses to accept God’s decision. He believes that a change in location or circumstances might alter the outcome. - P94
Balaam, on the other hand, is learning that God’s will is unshakable. - P94
This passage reminds us of the pressure we often face to compromise our faith or bend to worldly expectations. However, as followers of Christ, we are called to stand firm on a path of obedience. - P94
The world may offer persistent temptations, but our commitment must be to obey God rather than give in to human pressure. - P94
Strength to resist comes from anchoring ourselves in His unchanging truth. - P94
In Balaam‘s third oracle, he proclaims Israel‘s blessedness, using the imageryof a flourishing garden by the river-strong, vibrant, and full of life. - P94
No curse can stand against what God has blessed - P94
In fact, those who opposeGod‘s people will find themselves opposed by God. - P94
This passage reassuresus that God‘s protection and favor are unshakable. - P94
As the enemy seeks todisrupt the church and our personal journey of faith, we must rememberthat God‘s purposes will always prevail. - P94
We are called to live with confidence, knowing that no scheme set against us can succeed when we abidein God‘s will. Our security is not in circumstances but in God‘s faithfulpromise to bless and protect His people. - P94
Father, thank you for the assurance that Your protection over me is unshakable. - P94
Help me to live with confidence, trusting in Your faithfulness. - P94
May my life be deeply rooted in You, flourishing under Your care. In Jesus’ name, amen. - P94
God converses with us primarily through His words in Scripture. We can also use His words to respond to Him. Use the following guide to pray through this week‘s memory verse. The LORD said to Moses, "Do not be afraid of him, for I have delivered him into yourhands, along with his whole army and his land." - Numbers 21:34a - P95
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