When Donkeys Speak!

When Balaam was approached by Balak to curse his enemy, he didn’t know they were Gods chosen people. Soon though he found out from God Himself that they were blessed and he wouldn’t be cursing them! Balak persists sending more princess and promises to attract Balaam. The desire to go was likely strong and we see God eventually allow him to go. In his haste to proceed towards the rewards he inadvertently kindles Gods anger against him. Not seeing the Angel of the Lord there to stop him, he is thrust into a wall by his donkey who does see it. He finally in his haste to make the appointment and fed up with the donkey continually veering him off course proceeds to beat the beast. To his surprise the donkey begins to speak to him after God opens its mouth to say its peace! It is then Balaam realizes and becomes aware of the danger and folly he almost has fallen into had it not been for his faithful donkey trying to save him! Is the Donkey speaking to you? Has something, a message a trouble or problem, persisted trying to push you away from something and you haven’t listened? Today we will look at what we find when Donkeys Speak!