Day 65

Numbers 22-24.  “Your Treasure Is Where Your Heart Is”

In today’s passage Balaam looks pretty good on the outside.  However, we are reminded that “the heart reflects the person” (Prov. 27:19).  
As we continue reading Scripture, we find that Balaam’s heart was far from right.  Balaam was guilty of leading others astray (2 Pet. 2:14-15), and willing to do anything for money (Jude 11), and responsible for tripping up others to sin (Rev. 2:14).
In the very next chapter, 25, we will read of how Moab seduced Israel to defile themselves before God.  Apparently, this was the result of Balaam’s suggestion.  When we get to chapter 31 we will see that not only did Balaam advise Moab of this, but he also moved into Moab.  Balaam took allegiance with the enemies of God’s people, and died at God’s hand there as well.
Balaam knew God’s power and even heard His voice.  Yet, his heart did not yield.  His heart was not softened toward the God he heard.  The only personal changes Balaam was ready to make were those that would expand his pocketbook.  
What’s in your heart?

General Questions for each day:
Summarize the day’s Bible passage in your own words.
What thoughts, actions, attitudes or beliefs are addressed in the passage?
How is the Holy Spirit leading you to apply this passage to your life today?