IN THE WRONG PLACE​!

Numbers 31:8b – Devotional

Numbers 31:8b

“They also killed with the sword Balaam the son of Beor.“

As the children of Israel possessed the land promised them by the Lord, various kings were killed. Along with the many Kings mentioned is the name of a man named Balaam. Do you remember him? Balaam was hired by Balak to curse Israel. God took control of his tongue and instead of cursing Israel he blessed them.

Balak was so angry that he refused to pay Balaam, so Balaam said he was returning to his own country, which by the way was several hundred miles away. So what was Balaam doing back here in Moab? I think we see that this renegade prophet had compromised and sold himself out.

In Revelation 2:14 the Lord says this to the church at Pergamos; “But I have a few things against you, because you hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit sexual immorality.”

When we are convicted of our sins we are called to turn away from those sins completely. There is no going back? I have no idea what temptation you are facing right now in your life, but I urge you to make the right choice and choose to serve the Lord!

Blessings dear hearts! Walk with God today and be a blessing!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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IN THE WRONG PLACE!

Numbers 31:8b – Devotional

Numbers 31:8b

” . . . they also killed Balaam son of Beor with the sword.“

We sometimes hear the expression; “He (or she) was in the wrong place at the wrong time.” It implies that the person was doing something that was not what they should have been doing. I think most of us have been there one time or another.

In case your mind has forgotten about this man, Balaam, he was a Midianite whom the enemies of Israel had paid to curse them. God prevented him to curse, but instead he blessed them.

After blessing Israel several times, he supposedly returned to his own country. Beep! Sadly he remained and encouraged the Midianites who had hired him to seduce the people of Israel sexually. Seduction has a long history doesn’t it!

It is vital for the people of God to remain close to God by earnestly seeking Him by prayer and the study of His Word. Remember the words of that old hymn; “Trust and obey, for there’s no other way to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey!” Make sure you are in God’s right place!

May God richly bless you as you bless others by your words and actions!

– – – Pastor Cecil

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