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Posted on 02/27/2023 5:57:45 PM PST by laurenmarlowe
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Bible in a Year:
Then the Lord opened the donkey’s mouth.
Jack knew how to put trains on the right track. In nine years of work, he never missed a track switch as locomotives drew near the Uitenhage, South Africa, station, indicating by their whistles the direction they were to go.
Jack was also a chacma baboon. He was cared for by railway signalman James Wide, and Jack in turn took care of James. Wide had lost both his legs in a fall between moving rail cars. He trained Jack to help him with tasks around the house and soon Jack assisted him at work also, learning how to respond to the incoming trains’ signals by pulling corresponding levers for their tracks.
The Bible tells of another animal that helped someone in a surprising way—Balaam’s donkey. Balaam was a pagan prophet serving a king who intended to harm Israel. As the prophet was riding his donkey en route to assist the king, “the Lord opened the donkey’s mouth” and it spoke to Balaam (Numbers 22:28). The donkey’s speech was part of the way God opened “Balaam’s eyes” (v. 31), warned him of imminent danger, and kept him from harming His people.
A railway baboon? A talking donkey? Why not? If God can use these amazing animals for good purposes, it’s not at all far-fetched to believe He can use you and me as well. Looking to Him and seeking His strength, we can accomplish more than we ever thought possible.
Reflect & Pray
Whom have you seen God use unexpectedly? What will you do to make yourself available to Him today?
I want to serve You, God! Use my hands, my feet, my mouth, whatever You like! Help me to live for You today.
Hi, Beautiful! Good thread! ;-)
How's everyone doing this morning?
Howdy, E.G.C.
Did you and Gizmo make it out to the lake yesterday for some fun?
No Gizmo wasn't harmed at all we enjoyed the rest of the visit.
Folks, when going out places with dogs where there are people around, always be sure to have your dogs on leashes. Loose or at large dogs make things very uncomfortable for people around you.
There were lot's of people out there too. Also saw a lady and her kids walking back to the car as we headed back to the pickup.
Pics:
Also, BTW I did my very first round of lawn mowing for the grass growing season. Grass is starting to grow around here.
It was certainly a beautiful day after a rough night of storms.
Too bad that woman’s dogs gave Gizmo a bad time but it looks like it didn’t ruin his day. He had his happy face on. :-)
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