Numbers 23:4

The Message

God did meet with Balaam. Balaam said, “I’ve set up seven altars and offered a bull and a ram on each altar.”

Cross References

Numbers 22:20

God came to Balaam that night and said, “Since these men have come all this way to see you, go ahead and go with them. But make sure you do absolutely nothing other than what I tell you.”

Numbers 22:9

Then God came to Balaam. He asked, “So who are these men here with you?”

Numbers 23:1

Balaam said, “Build me seven altars here, and then prepare seven bulls and seven rams.”

Numbers 23:16

God met with Balaam and gave him a message. He said, “Return to Balak and give him the message.”

Numbers 23:3

Balaam instructed Balak: “Stand watch here beside your Whole-Burnt-Offering while I go off by myself. Maybe God will come and meet with me. Whatever he shows or tells me, I’ll report to you.” Then he went off by himself.

Numbers 23:5

Then God gave Balaam a message: “Return to Balak and give him this message.”

Romans 3:27

So where does that leave our proud Jewish insider claims and counterclaims? Canceled? Yes, canceled. What we’ve learned is this: God does not respond to what we do; we respond to what God does. We’ve finally figured it out. Our lives get in step with God and all others by letting him set the pace, not by proudly or anxiously trying to run the parade.