Special Times

O. T. #355  "Special Times"
Sept. 2, 2014
Numbers 28-29
These things ye shall do unto the LORD in your set feasts, beside your vows, and your freewill offerings, for your burnt offerings, and for your meat offerings, and for your drink offerings, and for your peace offerings. Numbers 29:39

LET IT GLOW

We have special times in our family. The month of November has always been special to us. We had our first date in November, then got married the following year in the same month. Another year later our firstborn daughter came. Also, our daughter in law's birthday is in the same month. Not to mention my mother, sister in law, and nephew all have birthdays in November. Now you can see why it a significant month.
Of course, I could say the same thing about May. Our son, son in law, and grandson all have a birthday in May. Also, both of our children got married then.

Were there special times for Israel? Yes.

Instructions concerning regular celebrations in Israel's worship calendar had been given previously. Now, poised to enter the land, Moses gave an orderly reiteration and summary of the regular offerings for each time of celebration , adding some additional offerings.  (The MacArthur Bible Commentary)

Liberty Bible Commentary explains:
 In chapters 28 and 29, we see an amplification of Leviticus 23, but it is also unique in that it gives for each festival a specific date and definite quantity for each sacrifice on that date. Ezekiel 45-46 is the only other Old Testament list of specific amounts for special days and festivals.

Here are the offerings:

1. Daily Offerings-each day with 2 lambs. (verses 3-8)
2. Sabbath Offerings-each 7th day with 2 lambs. (verses 9-10)
3. New Moon Offerings-1st of each month with 2 young bullocks, 1 ram, 7 lambs, 1 kid of goats. (verses 11-15)
4. Passover-14th day of the 1st month (no animal sacrifice listed here). (verse 16)
5. Unleavened Bread-days 15-21st of first month with 2 young bullocks, 1 ram, 7 lambs, 1 goat. (verses17-25)
6. Feast of Weeks-(no date given); 2 young bullocks, 1 ram, 7 lambs, 1 kid of goats. (verses 26-31)
7. Feast of Trumpets-7th month on 1st day with same offerings as #6. (Nu. 29:1-6)
8. Day of Atonement-7th month on 10th day with same offerings as #6. (Nu.29:7-11)
9. Feast of Booths-7th month on 15-22nd days, with specific offerings on each day (Nu. 29:12-38)

The total number of animal sacrifices included: 105 lambs, 15 rams, 71 bulls, and 8 goats.

Does your family have special dates or days in which they celebrate?


LET IT GROW

As Christians, we worship on Sunday, the first day of the week like the believers in the book of Acts did. Also, we are told to remember Jesus' resurrection, so we celebrate Easter. Jesus is our sacrificial Lamb of God. We do not offer the animal sacrifices as the Jews did in the Old Testament sacrificial system. We are under grace, not the Levitical laws.
We have so much for which to thank the Lord!
God has an appointed time that He will send Jesus to get His children and we will all be caught up in the air with Him. What a day that will be! Our God is an awesome God!!! He reigns with wisdom, power, and love.


LET IT GO

Love God and surrender to Him.

Share the salvation story with others.

Thank the Lord Jesus for His grace and love.

Time to Go, Mo

O. T. #354  "Time to Go, Mo"
Sept. 1, 2014
Numbers 27
And the LORD said unto Moses, Get thee up into this mount Abarim, and see the land which I have given unto the children of Israel.  Numbers 27:12

LET IT GLOW

What a joyous day it will be when our church has its dedication service. It is coming soon. We have been at this same church 17 years, most of which we have struggled to accomplish God's purpose of building a new sanctuary. So far, it is debt free. Praise God! He did it! He has provided what we needed, the money, labor, materials, skills, leadership. The steeple was installed last week. Now it is a sanctuary and not just a metal building. It is coming soon. All we lack is the air and heating systems, ceiling tiles, concrete floor painted, restroom fixtures, stain-glass picture, and final painting of walls. Then it will be time to go-cross over our Jordan into the Promised Land. Get the trumpets ready.
I wonder if there was sadness at Moses leaving, as well as excitement of the new which lay before Israel.

We read in the first eleven verses about the detail of Zelophehad's five daughters get to inherit land that was due a son, which there was none. These were of the family of Manasseh, son of Joseph.

Liberty Bible Commentary says this about the situation:

The legal question described here vividly demonstrates God's impartiality and concern for womanhood. Unlike the pagan religions, which viewed females as mere slaves and sex objects, God looks upon both men and women as ...heirs together of the grace of life...(1 Peter 3:7). The legal problem was posed by five daughters of a man who had died in the wilderness without any sons. would these girls receive any land in Canaan? The answer from God was a resounding yes, resulting in a new law of inheritance whereby property could be transferred to daughters as well as sons.

Are we gracious women who show God's grace to others?

LET IT GROW

God took Moses, 120 years old by now, to Mt. Abarim, one of the peaks of Mount Nebo. It was located some 10-15 miles east of the northern end of the Dead Sea.
Why did Moses climb there?

1. It allowed Moses to view the Promised Land. (verse 12) Due to his rebellion of striking the rock for water and not speaking to it as God directed, Moses' punishment was not allowed to enter Palestine.
2. It was time for Moses to depart and name his successor. (verses 18-21)

With Moses gone, Israel was going to need a new shepherd to lead them and Joshua was God's chosen one.
No better choice could have been made. Joshua began his adult life as a military commander (Ex. 17:8-14) and would end up as the wisest of counselors (Joshua 23-24). (Falwell)

Before the congregation and priest Eleazar, Moses laid hands on Joshua and commissioned him to God's service. This eliminated any rumors about a power struggle between Moses and Joshua.

Details of Moses' death is recorded in Deuteronomy 34.
God gave Moses a life-fulfilling vision-he saw the land of Napthali, Ephraim and Manasseh, Judah, and even the Mediterranean Sea; the Jordan Valley and Jericho with palm trees. What a joy it must have been for Moses to look out over the dream of a lifetime.(Falwell)

Are there some promises which you are waiting on God to fulfill in your life? in your family's life?

It was 14 centuries later that Jesus saw Israel as sheep without a shepherd, in Matthew 9:36. He was the Great Promised Prophet (Deut. 18:15) with a similar heart concerning Israel.

LET IT GO

When God says it is time to go, go.

Hold onto His promises in the meantime.

Listen for the trumpet.

 

Roots can Produce Good or Bad Fruit

O. T. #353  "Roots can Produce Good or Bad Fruit"
August 29, 2014
Numbers 26
These are they that were numbered by Moses and Eleazar the priest, who numbered the children of Israel in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho.  Numbers 26:63

LET IT GLOW

Sometimes our pecan tree has a lot of good pecan nuts to eat. Sometimes it has only an empty inner shell. My conclusion is that good and bad fruit can come from the same roots. So it is with families. Siblings can have the same parents, upbringing, even privileges, yet turn out to be so different. One child may spend their life serving the Lord while the other one does not. Such was the case of the Israeli family.

Here we have the second census being taken, under God's instructions. It took place after Eleazar made atonement and God stopped the plague killing Israel. The first census occurred over 38 years earlier (chapter 1). All the men age 20 and up, fit for military service were counted. The purpose of this census was for the division of the land which they were going to conquer. (Later, David's census was not under God's directions.) The exact location of each tribe was determined by lot (Josh.13-19).
What were the results of the census?

• The new generation was counted. There was a total loss of 1,820 adult males from the previous census. During the wandering years some 1,200,000 people died! (Falwell)
• Although the casting of lots determined the land each tribe possessed, consideration was given to the numerical size of each tribe.
• The decline of the tribe of Simeon was probably due to its participation in the sin of Baal of Peor (chapter 25).
• The Levites (priestly tribe) were counted separately. With a total of 23,000, there was an increase of over 1,000 from the last census.
• Singled out for special mention because of their part in the rebellion recorded in chapter 16 were Dathan and Abiram (tribe of Reuben). The led a revolt against Moses and Aaron with the earth swallowing them, Korah, and their family in their tent.(verse 9)
• The other children of Korah were spared judgment because they separated themselves from their father's house.
• Er and Onan were two sons of Judah who did not receive an inheritance in the land because of their great evil (Gen.38).
• Zelophehad had no sons, only five daughters, asked for an inheritance of their father. The previous laws only allowed the sons to inherit land, but God changed it (chapter 27). These daughters were of the families of Manasseh, son of Joseph. (Their father was not against the LORD with the company of Korah.) This resulted in a new law of inheritance of property for both daughters and sons. (MacArthur)

LET IT GROW

How was the Promised Land of Canaan, to be conquered, divided up later? The twelve tribes of Israel (Jacob) were promised by God to be a separate nation, having their own land.


Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible gives more insight of this chapter as to how the families of the tribes were numbered:

• Dan had only one son, yet the most numerous of all, except for Judah. (verses 42-43)
• Zebulun was divided into 3 families;
• Divided into 4 families each were Ephraim, Issachar, Naphtali, and Reuben.
• Divided into 5 families apiece were Judah, Simeon, and Asher.
• Gad and Benjamin had 7 families apiece.
• Manassseh had 8 families.
• Benjamin brought 10 sons into Egypt, of whom 3 died childless or became extinct.
• The second census population of Israel was 1, 820 less than the first census, although 7 tribes increased in number.
• All the 3 tribes that were encamped under the standard of Judah, who was the ancestor of Christ, were increased, for his church shall be edified and multiplied.
• Manasseh had been the smallest of the tribes, but increased more than the others.
• None of the tribes decreased as much as Simeon, about a third.
• Perhaps it was due to the iniquity of Peor, where Zimri led in sin with the Midianite women.
• The other sons of Korah who did not rebel against Moses and Aaron later became singers in the house of the Lord, employed by David.
• The power of God can bring choice fruits even out of bitter root.

While some family members go the way of sin, live an unreputable life, bringing disgrace to the family, not all do the same. Some members of the same family can turn to serve the Lord and honor Him with their lives.

The tribe of Levi was God's tribe of priests. The were not given land, nor did they go to war.

God was preparing the Israelites to occupy the Promised Land. Even today, God protects His children, Israel from their enemies.

Are we teaching our family about the salvation and love of God? Will they stay close to Him in their lifetime? Our roots can produce fruit.


LET IT GO

Stay faithful to God.

Teach our family His Word and His faithfulness.

Bad Advice

O. T. #352  "Bad Advice"
August 28, 2014
Numbers 25
And he shall have it (covenant of peace), and his seed after him, even the covenant of an everlasting priesthood; because he was zealous for his God, and made an atonement for the children of Israel.  Numbers 25:13


LET IT GLOW

Phinehas was the son of Eleazar, who was serving as high priest at this time, and the grandson of Aaron, the first high priest.
God blessed Phinehas, according to verse 13: his descendants would have a covenant of lasting priesthood in Israel because he was zealous for the honor of his God and made atonement for the Israelites.

What an honor and reward for Phinehas to receive from God.
Are you praying for God to call your children and grandchildren into His ministry? I certainly am. What an honor it would be. I pray their faithfulness, worship, and service to God will continue throughout their lives. Also, my great-grandchildren.


LET IT GROW

Balaam gave some bad advice, as far as Israel was concerned. He was focused on the money he missed out on by blessing Israel and not cursing them. The bad advice meant the downfall and death of some of Israel. Greedy, wouldn't you say?

Do we give bad advice so we can profit? Do we have discernment so we do not take bad advice? Are we in God's Word so we know what pleases Him? Or are we focused on pleasing our flesh instead?

Want to know what led up to this?

• Balaam wanted the money and honor that Balak had promised him before he blessed Israel.
• So Balaam told Balak how to defeat Israel-involve them in pagan feasts and idol worship.
• The Israelite men became sexually immoral with the women of Moab, who invited them to the sacrifices to their gods.
• People ate and bowed down before these gods.
• Israel joined in the worship of Baal of Peor.
• The Lord's anger burned against them.
• Moses instructed Israel's judges to put to death those men who joined in worshiping Baal of Peor.
• An Israelite man had the gall to bring a Midianite woman right before Moses.
• This happened when Moses and the whole assembly were weeping at the Tent of Meeting (Tabernacle).
• Obviously, the reason for this weeping was a plague of God's judgment was upon Israel. (24,000 Israelites ended up dying.)

Worshipping a false god and idol was in violation of the first commandment, which God gave the Israelites.

What did Phineas do to receive such a reward from God?

• He saw what was happening.
• He left the assembly.
• He took a spear in his hand.
• He followed the Israelite (with the Moabitess) into his tent.
• He drove the spear through both the man, named Zimri, and woman, named Cozbi, who was a tribal chief of the Midianites' daughter.
• The plague against Israel stopped, but not before 24,000 died.
• After this, the LORD told Moses to treat the Midianites as enemies and kill them because they treated Israel as enemies when they deceived Israel in this matter.

Let me explain about the worship of Baal-peor.
Baal was a local heathen god worshiped at Peor. It was a god of the Moabite mountains. As the sun-god, Baal was worshiped because they believed he gave light and warmth, as well as destroyed the summer vegetation with the fierce heat. So the Moabites sacrificed to Baal in order to appease his anger in time of plague or other trouble. The victim of sacrifice was usually the first-born of the sacrifice and being burnt alive.
(Falwell resource was International Standard Bible Encyclopedia)

Talk about sick minded people. I am sure you will agree. Then it came to me-Americans are no better. We kill unborn babies with chemicals to burn them to death, while sacrificing them to our immoral pleasures. God forgive us! Will you join me in begging for forgiveness and mercy?
Let us stand up against abortion and proclaim the sins involved in it. Help us turn our youth to God.
Do we not deserve plagues that accompany such promiscuous living?
Will we promote abstinence?
Are we being the example of faithfulness to our spouse and God?


Now we see why Phinehas was rewarded by God. Not only Phinehas, but his descendants were honored by God with the high priesthood.

Because of Phinehas's zeal for God's holiness, the Lord made "a covenant of an everlasting priesthood" with him so that through his family line would come all future, legitimate high priests (Ps. 106:30-31). this promise will extend even into the millennial kingdom (Ezek. 40:46; 44:10,15; 48:11) This promise comprised the basis for the priestly covenant (Gen. 9:16).  (MacArthur)

A history lesson: Aaron had two sons, Eleazar and Ithamar. Phinehas was the son of Eleazar. For some unknown reason, the High Priesthood was switched from Eleazar to Eli (1 Sam. 1), a descendant of Ithamar. However, in the days of David it returned to the line promised here through Zado, a descendant of Eleazar (1 Kings 1). (Falwell)

Don't be vexed with the wiles of people, as verse 18 warns.
Christians need to be careful as individuals and churches to mingle with the heathen and other religions. Revelation 2:14 speaks of the doctrine of Balaam.

LET IT GO

Discern advice.

Seek the Lord's Word and will in matters.

Strive to live by God's ways.

Teach others the narrow way.

Stand against abortion and sinful lifestyles.

Pray, pray, pray.

What Will They Remember About You?

O. T. #351  "What Will They Remember About You?
August 27, 2014
Numbers 23-24, Part 2
And Balaam rose up, and went and returned to his place; and Balak also went his way.  Numbers 24:25

LET IT GLOW

What are you and I going to be remembered for having accomplished or done in our life?
I must say, up until this summer, my life has been pretty mundane.
Our Vacation Bible School theme this year was being detectives. The children were to be detectives, searching for evidences about Jesus. Well, my sister in law and I decided to liven up the place. We nightly dressed in various costumes-camouflage, chickens, hogs, tropical gals, as undercover agents looking for children who memorized the Bible verse. (Of course, we had to walk like chickens, snort like hogs. We all needed a good laugh so our mission was accomplished. Children did memorize the Word of God. I am still hearing about it. So at my funeral, after all those dignified pictures are shown, they will probably show pictures of my crazy side. Hey, laughter is good medicine.

Please excuse me for not posting yesterday. I was attending an "American Renewal" conference. Various political leaders and speakers challenged pastors to preach the Word of God, pray for our nation as morals decline, and hold up the standard of Christ. It was very encouraging. I want to encourage everyone to vote this November for issues and candidates which abide by the Word of God. The church sat silently allowing abortion and homosexuality has entered the public arena.

We left Balaam having a tour with Balak, king of Moab. The purpose of their meeting was so Balak could persuade Balaam to curse Israel. God instructed Balaam to only speak what He told him. Then Balaam tells of four visions, oracles, speeches about Israel:

1. Israel's calling was to be a special people, separate from the other nations. God had blessed Israel and Balaam could not curse them.
2. Israel was delivered from Egypt by the blood of the Lamb, though they sin. God accepted them.
3. Israel would occupy Canaan, enjoying the Promised Land. As a great lion captures and eats her prey, so Israel would be victorious because God was with them.
4. Israel's future glory would involve the coming kings of King David ruling the land, and then King Jesus ruling during the millennial kingdom.

God keeps His promises. He does not lie. We can make those statements, since we can read the rest of the story. Can we not take comfort in the same?

When God brings us out of our Egypt, He calls us to be a peculiar people; He blesses us; He gives us our Promised Land, providing what we need to serve Him; He reigns as King upon the throne of our heart.

What a description of God's blessings upon Israel:

• valleys spread out,
• gardens beside a river,
• aloes planted by the LORD,
• cedars beside the waters,
• buckets of water,
• seeds with abundant water,
• a king greater than Agag,
• an exalted kingdom,
• have the strength of an ox,
• devour hostile nations, breaking their bones, using piercing arrows, like a lion.

May those who bless Israel be blessed, and those who curse Israel be cursed.


LET IT GROW

In the last of chapter 25, Balaam tells to Balak the future of these nations:

• Amalek will come to ruin at last. (verse 20)
• The Kenites will be destroyed when Asshur captures them. (verse 22)
• Ships will come for the shores of Kittim, subduing Asshur and Eber, but they too will come to ruin. (verse 24)

Balak told Balaam that he would reward Balaam for cursing Israel, but since he blessed instead, there was no reward. Balak blamed the Lord for keeping Balaam from being rewarded. Oh, well. Balaam had told Balak that even if he gave him a palace filled with silver and gold, Balaam could not do anything of his own accord, good or bad, to go beyond the command of the LORD.

Sounds like an "I told you so" statement.

How does this meeting end? Balaam got up and returned home and Balak went his own way.

This perverted prophet now disappears from the pages of the Bible. He was killed (31:8) when Israel later invaded and defeated the Midianites.  In the New Testament, however, he is mentioned by nor less than three authors:

• Peter speaks of the way of Balaam (2 Peter 2:15)
• Jude mentions the error of Balaam (Jude 11)
• John refers to his doctrine which became a stumbling block to Israel.  (Falwell)

Really, I don't want people to remember me as being so stubborn that God used a talking donkey to bring me to my knees of surrender. Do you?
I don't want the errors of my ways remembered either. I desire a willing heart to accomplish God's will in my life.


LET IT GO

Surrender to God's will.

Obey God's directions and commands.

Trust His way is best.

Bless and Curse

O. T. #350 "Bless and Curse"
August 25, 2014
Numbers 23-Part 1
God is not a man, that he should life; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he don't dot it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? 
 Numbers 23:19

LET IT GLOW


James asked, in 3:9-11,  With the same tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God's likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be. Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring?

How often do I find myself doing the same thing? People can get on your last nerve, right? It can only take one thing to tick you off and here you go. Okay, they can get on my last nerve. They can tick me off. And I can spend a whole week talking about one incident. Making others miserable around me, avoid me because of it. Then I have wasted a whole week in that mood. Oh, then I turn around and praise God in song. Are you with me? God's grace does not blow me off the face of the earth, I deserve. Why can't I learn to pray for that person that ticks me off instead of reacting? Turn the other cheek, show love they need? Bless and curse with the same tongue.
God was not going to allow Balaam to curse Israel, though.

Here is the meeting which Balak, king of Moab, had long awaited. They got their bellies full at a a feast, then Balak showed his guest his land. They got down to business. Keep in mind, Balak expects Balaam to curse Israel so Moab and Midian are protected from any attacks. To Balak's surprise, every time Balaam opened up his mouth to speak, he blessed Israel instead.

In chapters 23 and 24, we read of the four visions of Israel which Balaam verbalizes. Let's look at the first two:

1. Israel's calling-Balaam could not curse Israel because God had blessed Israel.  That nation was a special people, called by God and separate from the other nations. The increase of Israel would be as the dust. Balaam desired to die as a righteous Jew, blessed and in favor with God. (verses 1-12)
2. Israel's acceptance-Balaam makes it clear that God speaks and keeps His Word.  Man is unreliable, but God is reliable. He does not change. His Word always comes to pass. 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? (Verse 19, NIV)

  What a comfort to know that God's Word is truth. What He says, He will do. What He promises, will be. Does our faith hold onto these truths? Do we need to practice more of these qualities, truthfulness and promise keeper? Do we bless others? Do we keep our word?


LET IT GROW

     Israel was accepted by God. They had been delivered from Egypt by the blood of the Lamb, and they were God's own purchased possession (Ex. 19:1-6). Humanly speaking, they were failures, but from the divine view-point, they were the people of God forever.  (Wiersbe)

God calls us to salvation in His Son, Jesus Christ. He wants a close relationship as a son or daughter with their father. He accepts us whenever our sins are covered with the blood of the Lamb.

Hey, did you see the word unicorn in verse 22. David Guzik says that it is mentioned nine times in the Old Testament. It may refer to a rhinoceros, a wild ox, or a strong goat.
God gives strength when it is needed. If we could just learn to turn to Him for it. A lesson for me to learn. This strength warrants them the capacity to do things their way. What about me?


LET IT GO

Don't be stubborn as donkey or head strong as an ox going my own way.

Trust God.

Bless the Lord Jesus.

Hold onto God's truths and promises. Share them with others.

Mercy, I Have Sinned!

O. T. #349  "Mercy, I Have Sinned!"
August 22, 2014
Numbers 22-Part 3
And Balaam said unto the angel of the LORD, I have sinned...   Numbers 22:34a

LET IT GLOW

We left a donkey with an open mouth and a man with open eyes. Balaam saw Jesus standing in the road with His sword drawn. Both fell down on the ground when they encountered the Holy One.

What did Jesus say to Balaam?

• He asked why Balaam had beaten his donkey three times. 
• Jesus came to oppose Balam because his path was a reckless one before Him. (NIV)
• KJV says, because thy way is perverse before Me. Perverse means to be rash, turn over, hurl (rush) headlong.
• The donkey saw Me and turned away from Me these three times.
• If she had not turned away, I certainly would have killed you by now, but I would have spared her.

How do we react when Jesus asks us what we have done? Are we humbled when we realize we have taken the wrong road on our Christian journey? It was not the one He wanted us to travel on. When Jesus reveals to us that the path we are on is a reckless one and our way is perverse before Him, how do we answer?
Are we so heard hearted that Jesus has to threaten us with death to get us on our knees of repentance?

Friends, I have been that rebellious. I took the wrong job, not taking the one Jesus wanted me to take. I stayed there four years, enjoying the money and prestige. Then encountered the demons of hell. I had to get out of there. I fell on my knees in repentance. God got me where He wanted me after I surrendered. I took the job I was supposed to take earlier. I encountered persecution there, but children in my classroom were saved that year. It was all worth the hardship I endured. Mercy, I have sinned! Thank you Lord for Your mercy and second chances!

I want to encourage you to not take the road of the world, but follow God's road on His journey for your life and avoid the heartaches.


LET IT GROW

How did Balaam react?

• He admitted that he had sinned. (verse 34)
• He said he did not realize Jesus was standing in the road to oppose him.
• If Jesus was displeased, Balaam would go back.

Jesus told Balaam to go with the men, but speak only what He told him. (verse 35)
So Balaam went with the princes of Balak.

Did you know there are at least 7 separate occasions in the Bible when an individual has been forced to say these three words: I HAVE SINNED?
Those men were:

1. Pharaoh (Ex. 9:27)
2. Achan (Joshua 7:20)
3. Saul (1 Samuel 26:21)
4. David (2 Sam. 12:13)
5. Job (Job 7:20)
6. Judas (Matt. 27:4)
7. the prodigal son (Luke 15:2)

Only three (David, Job, and the prodigal son) really meant it and experienced the forgiveness of God, it seems. (Falwell)

Balak seems to have rebuked Balaam for not immediately coming when he was summoned by Balak. Again, Balaam warns that he can only speak what God allowed him to say. (verse 38) Balak gave a great feast for Balaam and the princes (verse 40) and took him out to view Israel.

The main lesson here is to find the will of God and obey it, regardless of personal desires or subsequent circumstances.  (Wiersbe)

In the next two chapters, we will discuss the four visions God gave Balaam concerning Israel.


LET IT GO

Set aside my wants, desires, way of doing God's will and follow Him.

Repent whenever I have rebelled and gone my own way.

Admit I have sinned, seeking God's forgiveness.

Surrender to God's will.

Trust Him through the consequences.

Pray for others and encourage them when they go through the same thing.

Lovingly point them to Jesus.