Come Seek With Me

Yet You Are Holy Gone through any trials lately?  My pastor reminds our church that we are all in a trial, exiting a trial, or about to enter into one.  Not super encouraging, but truth can sometimes be hard.  I recall the trial that led to today's picture.  I felt like there was no way around "the wall."  It was a difficult time for sure, but before it, in it, and after it, guess what?   Yehovah. Was/Is/Will Be. Holy. "That's easy for you to say; you don't know my trial, Deb!"   It is likely much harder than I can realize; you're right.  But, I know The One who knows your pain, and He does understand.  He has experienced the worst pain possible...."He had no form or majesty that we should look at Him, nor beauty that we should desire Him. He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief, One from whom people hide their faces. He was despised, and we did not esteem Him.  Surely He has borne our griefs and car

My studies today have brought me to the Bible history of Balak, Balaam, and Balaam's donkey.  Spoiler Alert!  The donkey exhibits the most wisdom in this particular history.  What lessons can we learn from Balaam's donkey? Scripture:  Numbers 22 The Players: Balek, king of Moab Elders, advisors to King Balek of Moab Balaam, a soothsayer from "near the river" (Euphrates ?) Donkey, Balaam's donkey Israel, during the wilderness years Moses is leading Israel through the wilderness, and The God of Israel is getting quite a reputation for taking care of His people.  Balek is taking note, and he realizes that Moab could be in danger if Israel is allowed to continue unchecked.  He seems unwilling to approach them militarily at this point, so he and his elders decide the best plan of action is to call upon Balaam in order to have Israel properly cursed.  Balek states that, "whoever you bless will be blessed and whoever you curse will be accursed!"