“Balaam’s Curse”

 “And Moab was sore afraid of the people, because they were many: and Moab was distressed because of the children of Israel.” (Numbers 22:3)

Copyright CaptBlackEagle 2020

Balak was the king of the Moabites. He realized Israel was strong after watching them destroy the Amorites. Balak needed a higher power to help him destroy the Israel. (Numbers 22:1-4)

The Great and All Powerful Diviner Balaam, was a man who said that he and God were constantly talking with each other. Balak King of Moab conspired with the Elders of Midian to convince Balaam to curse Israel. Balak sent princes to negotiate with Balaam.

Balaam told the messengers from Balak to stay the night while I talk to God about this, and I’ll let you know what God says tomorrow. But that is not what happened. God came to Balaam and asked who are these men? (Numbers 22:9)

Balaam replied to God, “Behold, there is a people come out of Egypt, which covereth the face of the earth: come now, curse me them; peradventure I shall be able to overcome them, and drive them out.” (Numbers 22:11)

God said to Balaam, “Thou shalt not go with them; thou shalt not curse the people: for they are blessed.” (Numbers 22:12)

Balaam sent the messengers of Balak back into their land. Had Balaam stood his ground and obeyed God’s command he would have found grace from God, but he didn’t.

Balak sent a better bunch of princes to Balaam. Balaam once again asked the messengers to stay the night. Balaam did not ask the messenger to wait for God to talk to him; Balaam wanted time to decide what he should do.

Balaam, like so many in this world was not wanting God, he was wanting fame and fortune. God has already told Balaam to not go with these men, to no curse Israel, but Balaam wanted God to do Balaam’s bidding.

” And God came unto Balaam at night, and said unto him, If the men come to call thee, rise up, and go with them; but yet the word which I shall say unto thee, that shalt thou do.” (Numbers 22:20)

When God tells you to do or not do something, obey God. God does not negotiate. Asking God the same question looking for a different answer is arguing with God. God will be done. If you choose to not obey, God is patient, God will show you the way you should go.

God will show Balaam the way he should go.

Stay tuned…