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“King Balak flew into a rage against Balaam. He angrily clapped his hands and shouted, ‘I called you to curse my enemies! Instead, you have blessed them three times. Now get out of here! Go back home! I promised to reward you richly, but the LORD has kept you from your reward.’” (Numbers 24:10-11, NLT)

There are times when obedience to God provokes the anger of powerful people. Such is the case in today’s scripture reading. King Balak “hired” Balaam for a job that Balaam could not perform and remain obedient to God.

Are we convinced that the gift of our heavenly Father is superior to any rewards offered by others? Do we value the approval of our God above the accolades of the kings of this world?

It is a rare man or woman who cannot be bossed; and cannot be bought by the “kings” of this world. Are you one of them? – Luther

(Note: The scripture above is a small portion of an account that, if read in full, will provide a more complete picture of the situation involving Balak and Balaam. To read the whole story, click here and read chapters 22-24 in the book of Numbers.)

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“King Balak flew into a rage against Balaam. He angrily clapped his hands and shouted, ‘I called you to curse my enemies! Instead, you have blessed them three times. Now get out of here! Go back home! I promised to reward you richly, but the LORD has kept you from your reward.’” (Numbers 24:10-11, NLT)

There are times when obedience to God provokes the anger of powerful people. Such is the case in today’s scripture reading. King Balak “hired” Balaam for a job that Balaam could not perform and remain obedient to God.

Are we convinced that the gifts of our heavenly Father are superior to any rewards offered by others? Do we value the approval of our God above the accolades of the “kings” of this world?

It is a rare man or woman who cannot be bossed; and cannot be bought by the “kings” of this world. Are you one of them? – Luther

(Note: The scripture above is a small portion of an account that, if read in full, will provide a more complete picture of the situation involving Balak and Balaam. To read the whole story, begin with Numbers 22 and read through the end of Chapter 24, or click here.)

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“People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life, but those who ignore correction will go astray.” (Proverbs 10:17, NLT)

We, who have lived more than half of our allotted years, are at heightened risk of “going astray” in two basic ways: (1) Because we’ve “seen it all,” we are less open to a corrective word from someone else, especially if they are younger or less experienced than we; and (2) people who can help may be put-off when we don’t appear approachable or teachable.

Truth is truth, whether from the lips of an angel or from the mouth of a jackass (that is, the jackass of Numbers 22); and help is help, whether from a brother or from a stranger.

Work at being open to God’s discipline and His words of correction. The Lord uses many personalities, agents, and circumstances to guide His people in the way that leads to life! – Luther

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