The Day They Rise; The Day they Fall

An intriguing account of the Israelites begin in Num 22
Balak sought help from Balaam to curse God's people
His reason; they are a threat to him 
Balaam’s mission, curse so he can subdue them 
 
This wicked plot Israel had no knowledge of

A clear case of enemies for no legit reason
However all-knowing God rose to the defense of His people
He told Balaam you can’t curse those I have blessed
 
Balaam motivated by gains will proceed nevertheless
But as he embarked on the journey
The Lord dispatched an angel to block his path 
He was saved because his donkey saw and averted the danger
 
In subsequent chapters;
You will see wicked persistence of Balaam and Balak
Their resolve and work geared to making Israel fall
Israel sinned; the enemy succeeded
 
Balaam will meet his waterloo in chapter 31:8
But his persistence led several to sin against God
Several died and didn’t reach fulfillment
However, what if Balaam had been stopped in Num 22?
 

Imagine if the angels’ drawn sword had destroyed Balaam
He won’t be alive to seek other means to make them err
Imagine if Balaks and Balaams friendship was ruined
They won’t have forged the alliance to topple Israel

Stop whatever seeks to stop you
Don’t be at ease; the enemy seeks whom to devour
One trait the wicked possess is persistency
A believer must resolve to give evil no room to fester
 
Persist in word and prayers; If necessary fast

 

Immediately they gathered to build tower of Babel
Immediately the Lord stopped them
Don’t allow the wicked room
As soon as they show up; snuff them out
 
And do not give the devil a foothold Ephesians 4:27

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