Have you ever considered the possibility that maybe, just maybe, God is placing obstacles in your path for your own protection? Such is the case in the life of the prophet Balaam. Balak, king of the Moabites, was worried about the coming Israelites so he sent for the prophet to come pronounce a curse on the wanderers from Egypt.
The donkey saw the danger, but Balaam was oblivious. How often we are just like Balaam— completely oblivious? Three times the donkey tried to take Balaam out of the way of the danger and Balaam proceeded to chastise, complain and physically abuse the faithful beast. Often, God gives us faithful friends, parents or pastors to warn us of impending danger. Far too often, however, our eyes are closed to the danger, our will is strong and frustration sets in. May our eyes be open to the danger and our hearts receptive to the leading of the LORD.
Come and Gather: Family Time with God
Introducing Come and Gather: Family Time with God, or what we lovingly refer to as Gather.
Gather is a lovely, 35-page, daily devotional centered around families enjoying time together with God and each other This 27-day devotional is divided into 3 parts:
Part One: Days 1-5, is written specifically with husbands and wives in mind. In this part of Gather, husbands and wives will explore 5 Signs of a Functional Family.
Part Two: Days 6-20, is written with the whole family in mind. It's A Walk Through God’s Word. From Genesis to Revelation we will discuss subjects like God's mercy and protection, being humble, dealing with difficulties, having a teachable spirit, dependence on God, and much more.
Part Three: Days 21-27, is a Men of God Character Study. We'll learn character traits that every Christian should strive to demonstrate in their life straight from characters in God's Word. At the end of Gather, you'll find a place for your family to record specific prayer requests. I love being specific with my prayer request and seeing God answer in specific ways. Recording the answers, as well as the requests, is a great way to help your children see God working in your lives
How have you personally felt God's protection over your life?
Come and Gather: Family Time With God published with permission
Pastor Jeremy Sweatt, Farmington Avenue Baptist Church, West Hartford, Connecticut
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12 Comments
5/18/2021 10:07:15 am
"Have you ever considered the possibility that maybe, just maybe, God is placing obstacles in your path for your own protection?" Wow, this is a word for me today! Thank you for sharing it.
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5/18/2021 07:42:32 pm
For me as well, Jerralea! Sometimes, the "obstacles" are actually protective fences. Other times, they can be opportunities.
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5/18/2021 12:27:37 pm
This makes so much sense and alerts me.ro the importance of discernment in the life of a believer.
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5/18/2021 07:44:43 pm
Discernment in the life of a believer is invaluable!
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5/18/2021 01:17:54 pm
I need to remind myself that God uses obstacles for our protection when I am frustrated in getting somewhere or getting something done.
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5/18/2021 02:41:51 pm
Looking backwards, I can often see obstacles that turned out to be blessings, and I thank God for them! I can't always spot them in the moment though. ;) Thank you, God, for grace.
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5/18/2021 07:49:02 pm
"Obstacles that turn out to be blessings" <– Sounds like a blog pots! Difficult to spot in the here and now, but oh how thankful we will be for them when in the future we can look back with amazement. Just one more reason for trusting God fully! :)
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5/20/2021 03:30:59 pm
I have learned over the years that those roadblocks are actually the realy blessings in life. I have a post publishing this Sunday on that.
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5/21/2021 06:22:06 am
God's roadblocks in our life may be his redirection. Blessings.
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