Scripture Union Daily Guide Wednesday 12 March 2025 Devotional Message
TOPIC: Roadblocks on the Journey
OPENING PRAYER: Dear Lord, expose me to your truth as I read your word in Jesus name.
SCRIPTURE: Numbers 22:21-40
QUESTIONS FOR MEDITATION:
► Q5: Is there any warning for me to heed?
► Q7: What truth is God revealing to me in this passage?
Not all roadblocks in one’s life is from Satan. They may come from the Lord. Such was the case with Balaam. We saw yesterday that God gave permission for Balaam to go with Balak’s servants but with clear instruction (see Numbers 22:20). That may explain the reason the Lord sent His angel to place roadblocks on his way and was actually going to kill him.
With his heart set on the monetary reward as will become clearer as the story progresses, Balaam had already departed from God’s purpose for the journey. Still, the God who is not willing for anyone to perish gave him another chance, opening the eyes and then the mouth of a donkey to spiritual realities to which this internationally renowned “Seer” was totally blind.
Balaam fell flat on the ground in repentance. But how genuine was his repentance? May God open our spiritual eyes to perceive what His will is at any point of our lives. And when we hear Him, let us ensure to repent wholeheartedly, then follow the instruction from Him (Numbers 22:33-40).
King Balak wanted to distract Balaam from obeying God’s instruction by enticing him with great reward, but Balaam rejected them. Satan is still in the business of seducing people with glittering offers to derail them from obeying God.
And So:
We should be alert in the spirit as we live our lives here on earth.
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer:
Lord, may your Spirit lead me to do your will for my life
One Year Bible Reading Guide:
Numbers 13-14, Acts 4.
One Year Bible Reading Guide, Hard Copy Version:
Deuteronomy 3-4
PRAYER BULLETIN – Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
PRAYER FOCUS
THE CHURCH
“Teach me your ways, O Lord; make them known unto me”. Psalms 25:4
THANK GOD FOR:
* The Church universal, the body of Christ Jesus died for, under much stress. • Knowing His own and helping His own to hear His voice.
PRAY FOR:
* The Holy Spirit’s coverage in times like this. • God to help the Church to hear His voice and to do His will. • The Church will keep her robe white; daily prepared for the bridegroom.
Scripture Union is an international, interdenominational, evangelical Christian organization. It was founded in 1867, and works in partnership with individuals and churches across the world. The organization’s stated aim is to use the Bible to inspire children, young people and adults to know God. (Scripture Union Daily Guide Wednesday 12 March 2025)