Balaam and His Talking Donkey

    By Tania Potter

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    14 Aug, 2024

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    Once upon a time, in a faraway land, lived a wise man named Balaam. People often sought his advice as he could see the future.

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    One day, the king of Moab sent messengers to Balaam. They carried a request - for Balaam to curse the Israelites.

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    Balaam sought guidance from God. God instructed him not to go with the messengers.

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    The king sent more messengers with gifts. This time, God allowed Balaam to go but instructed him to only say what He tells him.

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    So, Balaam saddled his donkey, pondering over God's words, and began the journey towards the king's palace.

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    As they traveled, the donkey suddenly stopped and veered off the path. Balaam was confused and struck the donkey to get her back on the road.

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    The donkey lay down on the road, refusing to move. Balaam, now angry, struck her again. To his astonishment, the donkey spoke, 'Why are you hitting me? Have I ever done this before?'

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    Balaam was taken aback! Then, he saw an angel standing in their path, sword drawn. The angel revealed that the donkey had saved his life by stopping.

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    The angel instructed Balaam to continue his journey but only to say what God had told him. Balaam thanked his donkey for saving him and continued on his way.

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    Balaam and his donkey resumed their journey, with the angel watching over them. The landscape was serene, reflecting the peace that had descended upon them.

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    When Balaam finally reached the king, he didn’t curse the Israelites. Instead, he blessed them, much to the king's surprise.

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    Balaam told the king that he could only speak what God had instructed him. It was a lesson of faith and obedience.

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    Having fulfilled his task, Balaam and his donkey returned home safely. Their journey had been a remarkable one.

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    From that day on, Balaam was known as the man who listened to God and loved his faithful donkey. His story was a testament to faith and obedience.

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