Read: Numbers 22:21-35

If God is for us, who can be against us? -Rom. 8:31

Pastor Gumercindo rides a donkey as he travels from village to village in Brazil and
preaches the gospel. According to author Don Hare, the traveling evangelist fell asleep in
the saddle on his return home after a tiring day. A couple of hours later he was rudely
awakened by the roughness of the ride. His donkey had left the trail and was walking
through a rocky field. At first the pastor was angry, but he calmed down when he saw that
they were almost back to his village.

When he arrived at his church, he learned that friends had gathered to pray for his
safety. A rancher who hated the gospel had sent some men to attack him at a bend in the
trail. They thanked God for causing the donkey to take a shortcut home.

Centuries ago, God used another donkey. This one miraculously spoke and saved the life
of Balaam, a disobedient, money-hungry prophet (Num. 22:21-35). God got his attention, and
Balaam took the Lord’s message to Moab.

God cares for us and He will carry out His good plans for us, even if He has to use
animals and rebellious people to do so. How has God spoken to you or cared for you through
unusual circumstances? What reasons do you have to praise Him for His protection and
leading?

• Herbert Vander Lugt

My times are in my Father’s hand;

How could I wish or ask for more?

For He who has my pathway planned

Will guide me till my journey’s o’er. -Fraser

BECAUSE GOD IS WITH US,

WE NEED NOT FEAR WHAT IS AHEAD OF US.

OUR DAILY BREAD, Copyright 1999 by Radio Bible Class, Grand Rapids,Michigan. Used by
permission.

• Geo –

Edwardsburg, MI