1. God was trying to stop him (21-35)
God tried to stop Balaam by sending an angel. The angel intervened in three areas where there was no excuse. Finally, God opened Balaam\'s eyes to see the angel. Balaam\'s path was reckless. He really wanted to go with the Moabites. He didn\'t want to change his reckless course. God allowed him to go, but told Balaam to speak only what he would have him speak.
2. Balaam was blind (36-41)
Balaam should not have come to Balak. He was enticed by the reward for placing a curse on Israel. Hoping that God would oblige him, he sacrificed animals in the company of the officials and went up to the Israelite camp. Balaam was greedy with an impure motive. He did not care about the glory of God, God\'s redemptive work nor his influence among the people of God.
Application: Lord, I confess that I choose reckless paths. I thank you for intervening. Help me to follow your path.
One Word: God intervenes when we are reckless