March 16

Today's Reading

Numbers. Balaam never could really curse God's people, as we read today, but he is later given some blame in the temptation of Peor. Perhaps Balak gave Balaam some gold in return for a hint on how to weaken God's nation. Israel's choice to give in to that temptation brought about what the words of Balaam couldn't.

Luke. 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 today's passage.

Psalms. Our enemies may be snarling like vicious dogs, but God is our refuge. I am learning to begin each day rejoicing in His faithfulness.

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? What questions?