Frustrating
obstacles often clog the pathway to our hopes and dreams. We have no choice in whether
obstructions turn up, but we do have choices in how they are managed. Obstacles
could be perceived as faith-builders, even as encouragers. A humorous example
is found in Numbers 22. Balaam, a mercenary prophet, is saved from annihilation
by his donkey.
The king of Moab feared the Hebrew people, who needed
to pass through
his
country on their way to the promised land. He recruited Balaam to put a curse
on the Israelites. This action displeased God, so obstructions were created to
prevent Balaam from carrying out the king's plan.
While
on his way to place the curse, Balaam's donkey saw an angel of God standing in
the road with a drawn sword. The donkey could see what Balaam could not. Finally,
Balaam understood the obstruction and confessed his sin. Accepting God’s obstructions
as faith-builders is a choice, but it illustrates God's determination to save you.
For this, you should thank God.
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