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God Speaks in Many Ways

Psalm 32:8

I will instruct you and teach you.

There was a man in the Bible who talked to a donkey. The man was Balaam. When the Israelites were camping near Moab, Balak, the king of Moab called Balaam to curse against Israel because whoever he cursed would be cursed. God told Balaam not to do it but he was still going to meet the king anyway. He rode on his donkey to go to Balak.

On the way to see Balak, suddenly the donkey saw an Angel of God blocking their way, so it stopped walking. It made Balaam angry because he didn't see the Angel. He hit the donkey 3 times! On the third time, God miraculously made the donkey speak. The Angel told Balaam that the donkey saved his life. If the donkey had not stopped, the Angel would have struck Balaam dead. The donkey knew better than Balaam that he had to listen to God.

God will speak to you in any way to get your attention. It could be through something that is beyond your imagination! Honoring and obeying God’s Word is key to hearing God’s voice. When God talks to you, listen to Him carefully, and obey Him. 

Prayer

Dear God, I thank You that You are a God who speaks. Help me to listen to You and obey You. Amen