“I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not nigh: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of Sheth.”
Numbers 24:17 KJV
It is amazing that God revealed His plans to a non Israelite and used Balaam to bless Israel rather than curse them. Balak the king of Moab had enticed Balaam with power and wealth to curse Israel but when Balaam opened his mouth, blessings and prophecy came out! God can do anything with anybody. Balaam prophesied that a Star would come out of Jacob and a Sceptre rise out of Israel. Jesus, in His Incarnation, was a descendant of Jacob who was given the name of Israel. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil. Jesus destroyed all the works of the devil on the Cross. Jesus warned the Church against the doctrine of Balaam to be a stumbling block to God’s purposes. Let’s be ready with an obedient heart to fulfill God’s purpose for our life. Hallelujah!
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