Read: Numbers 22-24
This story used to mess with my theology. How can a magician, soothsayer, false prophet have a relationship with God? Satan does. It is not the relationship or the faith in God that saves a person entirely. It requires making Jesus our Lord also. Balaam knew the laws of the spirit world. God is control of both kingdoms: dark and light, good and evil, godly and satanic. He tells both what they can and cannot do or say. Salaam knew this and though he accessed the spirit world through demonic means of idolatry, he could prophecy the coming of the Messiah and bless the children of Israel. This is important for us to realize in the day we are living. Eastern religions are sweeping across our nation and Americans are adopting them as their religion because they can heal, do miracles and answer prayer just like ours does. The only difference is they are deceived and sooner or later their god - Satan is going to change from being and angel of light to a destroyer.
The way we combat their influence is to know the real. Study God’s Word and get to know His voice, then the voice of another you will not hear. We are not to be afraid of the occult or Satan. He is defeated! We can gain authority in the spirit world by using our weapons and fighting. The more we fight the higher we go in God’s army just like in the natural. Fear has no place in spiritual warfare. We are on the side of greater power and we will win!
Balaam did get back at the children of Israel by turning them away from worshipping God to idolatry. We will not let that happen to us or our loved ones. God has given us some great weapons: the Word, the name of Jesus and the power to bind and loose. Let’s use them.
Lord, train our hands for battle and give us a resolve that knows no fear. Our trust is in you and your are the head of your army. You will lead us to victory!
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