Wed.’s Devo - God’s Kingdom Reigns Supreme

Read: Numbers 21:1-22:20;Luke 1:26-56; Psalm 57:1-11; Proverbs 11:9-11
The people were getting so close to the promised land yet having so many setbacks which made them very impatient. First, the Canaanites attacked and captured some of them, then there was no bread or water and they were getting bored of eating manna. God was so tired of their grumbling, he sent venomous snakes which bit and killed many of them. When they repented, God made a serpent on a pole which healed all who looked on it. (The serpent on the pole was a picture of Jesus on the cross which became the curse that heals us when we look on him. This symbol has become the logo for the medical field.)
To make matters worse, the king of Sihon would not let Israel pass through his territory. This ended up working for their benefit because they defeated and captured all the land of the Ammorites up to the land of the Ammonites. Then they killed Og king of Bashan and his army and took possession of his land.
As they approached the land of Moab, Balak of Zippor was terrified because he had seen all they had done to the other nations. He sent money by the hands of his elders to the wizard, Balaam, to pay him to curse Israel. Balaam told them that he would ask God, but he could only say what God allowed him to say.
The spiritual kingdoms are totally subject to God, even if they are evil. Satan can only do what God allows.
In Luke, we see that the angel Gabriel came to Mary six months after Elizabeth became pregnant. This would make it the month of Passover. The angel told Mary she would become pregnant by the Holy Spirit and have a son named Jesus. He would be called the Son of the Most High and would inherit the throne of David. Mary did not understand how she could become pregnant naturally, but she knew that with God all things were possible.
Gabriel told Mary about her aunt Elizabeth and Mary went immediately to see her. At the sound of Mary’s voice, John the Baptist leapt for joy in Elizabeth’s womb. Together they shared their good news and praised the Lord.
Lord, we join with the Psalmist who sang, “I cry out to God Most High, who fulfills his purpose for me, and sends his love and his faithfulness.”