Today's Reading
Balaam never could really curse God's people, as recorded in Numbers, but he is later given some blame in the temptation of Peor. Israel's choice to give in to that temptation brought about what the words of Balaam couldn't.
Have you noticed how a few things, good or bad, were said to you in the past. And they marked you. You remember them clearly years later. That's obviously how the words of Simeon struck Mary in Luke today.
Psalms: our enemies may be snarling like vicious dogs, but God is our refuge.
Elsewhere, we are told to pray for our leaders. Proverbs reminds us to pray for their wisdom.
I pray that God's word speaks to you today. What thoughts do you have?
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Sean here. Praying for leadership is a crucial element. Those in leadership have a large target on them - as supporters and non-supporters will criticise their actions, the leadership cannot please everyone. I think it is critical to pray for our nation's leadership, asking God to give them wisdom, a moral compass, and if they are not Christians that they may come to know Jesus.
ReplyDeleteRight on, Sean! Sadly, we find it much easier to criticize than to pray.
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