Daily Worship

Don’t beat up on your truth teller

Albert Bogle December 16, 2020 0 2
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Numbers 22: 28 (NIVUK)

28 Then the Lord opened the donkey’s mouth, and it said to Balaam, ‘What have I done to you to make you beat me these three times?’28 Then the Lord opened the donkey’s mouth, and it said to Balaam, ‘What have I done to you to make you beat me these three times?’

The account of the donkey speaking to Balaam is a reminder to us that often we can be blind to the presence of God’s messengers in our midst while the animals and the rest of creation recognise the power and presence of the creator. 

Balaam had a huge angel standing in front of him, however all he could do was beat up on his donkey. He missed the glory because he was inconvenienced. 

As we approach Christmas and all the wonder of the meaning of this season let us be careful that we don’t miss out on the messages and messengers that God will bring across our paths. The scripture tells us that some have entertained angels and been unaware that they were doing so. One more thing: we may not have donkeys in our lives but we often have people we take for granted. Sometimes they are the ones who tell us the truth even when we abuse their loyalty.

Advent Action:

Don’t beat up on your angel viewing donkey. Listen to them even if they talk back to you.

PRAYER:

Lord,
Forgive me 
When I take true friendships for granted
When I’m so focused on winning
That I end up losing
When I ignore the signs
And flog the donkey
Only to discover 
I’m out of touch 
Confused
And exhausted
Turn my eyes from self
To see and hear the messenger
You send across my path
Give me the humility
To listen to and thank the ‘donkeys’ in my life.