How does God's communication in Numbers 23:16 guide our decision-making today? God Meets, Speaks, Directs “And the LORD met with Balaam and put a word in his mouth and said, ‘Go back to Balak and speak what I tell you.’” (Numbers 23:16) What We Learn about God’s Communication • God initiates: “the LORD met with Balaam”—He moves first, inviting us to hear. • God imparts specific words: “put a word in his mouth”—not vague impressions but clear instruction. • God expects obedience: “Go back… and speak what I tell you”—the message is to be delivered unchanged. Timeless Principles for Modern Decision-Making • Seek God’s initiative rather than self-generated plans. – Psalm 25:4-5: “Show me Your ways… guide me in Your truth.” • Submit to the exact words of Scripture. – Deuteronomy 4:2 warns against adding or subtracting; God’s Word remains authoritative in every choice. • Obey without alteration, even under pressure. – Acts 5:29: “We must obey God rather than men.” Balaam faced Balak’s demands; we face cultural or relational pressures. Practical Steps Today 1. Come to God first when decisions arise. • Schedule unhurried time in the Word; let Him “meet” with you. 2. Let Scripture shape the verdict. • List relevant passages; align options only with what is clearly taught. 3. Refuse to edit God’s standards. • If any choice requires compromise, discard it—no matter the incentive. 4. Speak and act with fidelity. • Like Balaam, relay truth accurately in conversations, leadership, and witness. 5. Trust God with outcomes. • Proverbs 16:3: “Commit your works to the LORD, and your plans will be achieved.” Obedience invites His providence. Confirming Voices in Scripture • Isaiah 55:11—His word “will accomplish what I please.” • John 10:27—“My sheep hear My voice… they follow Me.” • 2 Timothy 3:16-17—All Scripture equips “for every good work,” including daily choices. Living It Out When God speaks through His inerrant Word, our role mirrors Balaam’s calling: listen, receive, and act exactly as instructed. Decision-making becomes an act of worship—aligning plans with the clear, authoritative voice that still meets us today. |
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