How should we respond when God's blessings are evident, according to Numbers 23:20? Setting the Scene Balaam wanted to curse Israel for Balak, yet God overruled. The prophet could only pronounce what the LORD had already settled—blessing. Key Verse “See, I have received a command to bless; He has blessed, and I cannot revoke it.” (Numbers 23:20) What the Verse Teaches about Blessing • Blessing originates with God, not man. • It is backed by His sovereign command. • Once spoken by God, it stands irreversible. • Human opposition cannot undo what God has decreed (cf. Isaiah 14:27). How to Respond When God’s Blessings Are Evident 1. Celebrate His Sovereignty • “The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.” (Psalm 126:3) • Rejoice audibly; let worship rise whenever His favor shows. 2. Offer Grateful Praise • “Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18) • Verbal thanksgiving guards against taking His goodness for granted. 3. Rest in Unshakable Assurance • “For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.” (Romans 11:29) • Stop fretting over losing what God has firmly given; confidence honors Him. 4. Walk in Obedient Alignment • “Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in His ways!” (Psalm 128:1) • Blessing is not a license for complacency; it calls for deeper submission. 5. Steward the Blessing Faithfully • “It is required of stewards that they be found faithful.” (1 Corinthians 4:2) • Manage resources, opportunities, and influence with integrity and generosity. 6. Reflect His Goodness to Others • “Freely you have received; freely give.” (Matthew 10:8) • Use your blessed position to serve, encourage, and bless people around you. 7. Speak in Agreement with God • Balaam confessed, “I cannot revoke it.” Imitate that honesty—speak life, not doubt. • Hold fast the promises (2 Corinthians 1:20) and refuse to undermine them with negativity. 8. Maintain Humility • “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” (James 4:6) • Remember the Source; humility keeps the heart open to ongoing grace. Living It Out Today • Start each day by recounting recent evidences of His favor. • Turn spontaneous praise breaks into household habits. • Journal specific ways His irreversible blessings have overridden past fears. • Channel resources toward kingdom work—missions, local ministry, acts of mercy. • When opposition arises, echo Balaam’s confession: “He has blessed, and I cannot revoke it.” Recognizing that God’s blessings are irrevocable moves us to gratitude, confidence, obedience, and generous living—responses that magnify the Giver and spread His goodness to the world. |
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