So the question was raised…what could the Midianites have done differently? They could have demonstrated the same attitude as the Gibeonites who found themselves in the same position. . . Humility. I divert to an excellent example! Let me tell you about them. They lived about six miles north of Jerusalem. And they heard…“The Israelites … More Balaam Part VI The Midianites
via Daily Prompt: Temporary In the land of Shinar, Nimrod his name. Most likely under his strict direction a tower they built; then famous became rebelling against Godly submission. Wrote Josephus: “Nimrod transformed… affairs.” Threatened revenge, if earth inundated. Tyranny his tool as arrogant airs against Almighty God he instigated. The Tower of Babel built … More Results from Rebellion Are Temporary
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We woke Sunday to chilly temperatures and strong winds: awesome weather for a ferry ride to the Statue of Liberty. We bundled up (though not warmly enough) and rode the subway to the southern tip of Manhattan to catch the first ferry of the day. Our tickets were for 9AM,…
Do You Find Yourself “Enraged against the Almighty?” Write a new post in response to today’s one-word prompt. Not sure how to participate? Here are the steps to get started. via Bitter — The Daily Post
Alright! So we left off with King Balak of Moab telling Balaam to “go home immediately.” Is that what he did? No…He died away from home. Hold up you say? … He died! Did you really think that he would live in his continued fight against the Creator? Okay… I am sorry. Many people are … More Balaam Part V
via Daily Prompt: Bitter When tuning into today’s news we are affected by worldwide adversities. Do you feel like Abraham who once uttered these words regarding the Almighty: “Will the Judge of all the earth not do what is right?”” Genesis 18:25. Actually, with that question, Abraham expressed confidence that Jehovah would render perfect justice … More Do You Find Yourself “Enraged against the Almighty?”
via Daily Prompt: Exposed Truth not Truth? Only In darkened minds of enemies whose only thrill is to dispel to conceal. To smother proof. In brief control of haughty man Burnt embers staining hidden hands Of ancient book surviving bans. The father of the vicious lie Twists and tries to grey out light of accurate … More When asked: When Is Truth Not Truth?
Ok…so where were we? … Ah yes! Jehovah’s anger blazed against Balaam causing the donkey to speak. Balaam had still intended on cursing Israel. We know this because if Balaam did Not curse them he would get no reward. Somehow he thought he might evade the divine restriction imposed upon him, curse Israel and gain … More Balaam Part IV
Hey Loons’ mother became the first lady pilot in Assam, British India, in 1961: “. . . without radios gaining permission to land was simply a case of circling the airstrip until the light at the control tower turned green.” via My mum, the pilot — Discover
If you are just tuning in, for the past couples of days we have been discussing Balaam of Balaam’s Ass and what practical values we can glean from this account. Oh…and please don’t be put off by the huge diamond eye of Part II. It is not some icon to invite satanic influences into your … More Balaam Part III
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