In what ways can Numbers 23:28 inspire confidence in God's plans for our lives? Setting the Scene • “So Balak took Balaam to the top of Peor, which overlooks the wasteland.” (Numbers 23:28) • Balak’s goal: find a spot where Balaam might finally curse Israel. • God’s agenda: turn every attempted curse into blessing (see Numbers 23:19–20). God’s Sovereign Control Over Places • Balak chooses the site, but God still rules the outcome. • Psalm 24:1—“The earth is the LORD’s and the fullness thereof.” • Confidence builder: no location, meeting, or circumstance escapes His authority. Seeing the Bigger Picture from the High Places • From Peor’s summit Balaam can survey Israel—and still cannot curse them. • Isaiah 46:10—God “declares the end from the beginning.” • Personal assurance: God already sees how each chapter of our story ends. Overlooking the Wasteland: Hope in Barren Seasons • The view includes barren stretches, yet God’s people below are under blessing. • Romans 8:28—He works “all things together for good.” • Even when life looks like a wasteland, His purposes remain fruitful. Repeated Attempts, Consistent Outcome—God’s Word Stands • Third location, same result: blessing (Numbers 23:1–28). • Numbers 23:19—“Has He ever spoken and failed to act?” • Confidence grows as we watch His promises withstand every assault. Practical Takeaways for Personal Confidence • Remember that settings others choose for us cannot override God’s plan. • Trust His vantage point; He sees beyond the wasteland you notice. • Expect Him to transform curses—words, setbacks, disappointments—into blessing. • Anchor faith in His unchanging nature; what He has blessed cannot be revoked (Romans 11:29). Living It Out • Revisit God’s promises daily; let them shape your perspective more than the “wasteland” in view. • When facing hostile circumstances, recall Balaam on Peor: God’s counsel overrides human schemes. • Walk forward in assurance—His plan for you is guarded by the same steadfast hand that protected Israel on the heights of Peor. |
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