Seek God

Numbers 23:23 “There is no sorcery against Jacob, no divination against Israel. It will now be said of Jacob and of Israel, ‘See what God has done!’”
 
BE sure you read Numbers 23. It has many remarkable words that easily relate to Christian living. Even as Balak continued to entice and demand Balaam’s services to curse God, the pagan priest Balaam consistently sought God’s Word first.
    Balaam seems almost to be a type of Moses here or even as Elijah in 1 Kings 19. He is desiring God, seeking the LORD’s counsel to determine what to do. In response, God reveals his majesty and sovereign authority to the pagan priest: Numbers 23:19 “God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a son of man, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill? 20 I have received a command to bless. He has blessed, and I cannot change it.” This is total faith and submission to God’s power.
    God has chosen Balaam to be a voice to Balak and others who want to destroy Israel. The Father is turning aside threats to his children while advancing his reputation to the world. This should give us great comfort today as we consider the world’s devious plans to destroy God’s church and his children. Our faith must remain on the One who has formed and called us. As he made a covenant to bless Israel, he has made a covenant to bless those who confess Jesus. His promise protects you into eternal life. We are to live completely in his words.
    The devil strives against God in many ways; yet, the LORD’s ways are far superior, far more powerful than any evil spirit. Let us seek the Lord, strive for and with one another and bless the Father with our obedience.
 
Acts 3:26 “When God raised up his servant, he sent him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways.” Peer said this. He knew the difference between seeking self and seeking God.