One More Blessing....Free of Charge
Balaam Blesses Israel by Abby I We left Balaam humbled by his donkey and Balak anxious for Balaam's curse in Numbers 22. Let's see how this history continues to develop...to the great horror of Balak, king of Moab. Scripture: Numbers 23&24 Balaam instructs Balak to build alters and prepare sacrifices to Yehovah, then Balaam "went to a barren height" (23:3) where "God met with Balaam"(23:4). This meeting, and a few others, did not go as planned. Balaam leaves this encounter with a blessing for Israel. As a matter of fact, each time Balaam "goes up" to meet with Yehovah, the blessings get better! I will not take the time to chronicle them individually here, but they are definitely worth reading: 23:7-10 23:18-24 24:3-9 24:15-19 Keep in mind that these blessings are being uttered by a pagan sorcerer hired by a military enemy...to curse Israel! A few highlights... "Who can count Jacob's dust? Who can number a fou