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Arguing with an Ass

  • Yahweh opened the mouth of the donkey, and she said to Balaam, 'What have I done to you, that you have struck me these three times?' Balaam said to the donkey, 'Because you have mocked me, I wish there were a sword in my hand, for now I would have killed you.' The donkey said to Balaam, 'Am I not your donkey, on which you have ridden all your life long until today? Was I ever in the habit of doing so to you?' He said, 'No.' Numbers 22:28 WEB

    Balaam was riding his donkey down the road one day when it suddenly sat down under him and would not get back up. Balaam became angry and started to beat it with his staff, then the donkey started speaking to him. That was when their disagreement started and Balaam found himself arguing with an ass. He overlooked the fact that it was an intelligent donkey, very articulate, and that it was trying to save his life.

    We have all had people in our lives that have became very annoying for unknown reasons. The Lord sometimes uses the strangest people, or apparently even animals to speak to us. These will get under your skin and reveal the real you that you try and hide, but it comes out with a little coaxing.

    Don't start arguing with an ass today. It is quite possible that God is using this to show you what is really inside of you. It is always something in you that causes you to become upset, not them. They simply found your switch. When you resist the temptation to flare up, it will become easier. Just like sandpaper, the ass is there to help polish you up and knock off those rough edges.

    Prayer: Father help me deal with the things in my life. Cleanse me from the bad attitudes and help me control my emotions. Make me stable and secure in who I am in You. Help me see the big picture and know that this tiny incident is nothing to be upset about, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.

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David and Dianna Wyles
David and Dianna Wyles haha! Amen! That is an interestingly inspired way of putting it! Yes I am greatful to difficult people in my life who help me practice my P"S and Q"S! They definately help polish me up!! Thank you Pastor Dion, for the good laugh and smiles this morning! And for this good message from our father:) Blessings   Pastor's Prayer: Father help me deal with the things in my life. Cleanse me from the bad attitudes and help me control my emotions. Make me stable and secure in who I am in You. Help me see the big picture and know that this tiny incident is nothing to be upset about, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.
January 3, 2016
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Sylvia Todd
Sylvia Todd Amen and amen, Dianna, for all of us :)!
January 3, 2016
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Penelope Rhome
Penelope Rhome amen
January 3, 2016
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Yada (Wendy)
Yada (Wendy) Lol. Timely. 
January 3, 2016
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Mark Duell
Mark Duell Amen. I just told my son this weekend that if we really want to know our spiritual condition, listen to what comes out of our mouth. Whatever is in our heart will eventually come out. And send along the right person or circumstance we will find out. And I'm just as guilty as the next guy. Happy New Year to the RHM Family.
January 3, 2016
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Sylvia Todd
Sylvia Todd So true, Mark, it doesn't matter how "spiritual" we think we are if we are spewing poison out of our mouths. Thank you for the reminder and happy new year!
January 3, 2016
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Sylvia Todd
Sylvia Todd For sure, Brian, we are all a work in progress!
January 3, 2016
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Twila Stierwalt
Twila Stierwalt I do believe that God is not as concerened about what we are going through, as how we react to what we are going through. I pray that my responce to others, and especially to God will be pleasing to God.
January 3, 2016
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Sylvia Todd
Sylvia Todd Amen, Twila, I believe He uses everything to multiple purposes and usually includes a lesson for us!
January 3, 2016
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Norman Glaze Sr
Norman Glaze Sredited: January 4, 2016 I don't know if I am a professional when it comes to arguing with Ass's, but I have had my fair share of it. Among all the Great Bible Scriptures that admonish us not to argue with fools, there is also a great Mark Twain quote I try to remember: "Never argue with a Fool, onlookers might not be able to tell the difference". lol.  Love and Prayers to All :)
January 3, 2016
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Sylvia Todd
Sylvia Todd Haha, good one, Norm :)!
January 3, 2016
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Linda Cella
Linda Cella Amen
January 3, 2016
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Samantha Greer
Samantha Greer AMEN! This is a right on time message!! Thank you!
January 3, 2016
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson What a concept!!
January 3, 2016
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann Love to read these devotionals  thank u. Amen. 
January 3, 2016
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Deborah Alexander
Deborah Alexander Thank you Pastor Todd for the awesome message & Prayer
January 3, 2016
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Carol Pady
Carol Pady Amen! 
January 3, 2016
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Karen Pasquinelli
Karen Pasquinelli Amen!
January 3, 2016
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Dione Baker
Dione Baker AMEN!! Pastor Dion this Word is on time and encouraging for me for a 1000 reasons!!! Thank You Father for Your Truth!!
January 3, 2016
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Kathy Banfield
Kathy Banfield I love this devotional and will always remember not to argue with an ass...or with a family member!
January 3, 2016
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Sylvia Todd
Sylvia Todd Haha, Kathy, that's for sure!
January 3, 2016
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Jeffrey Smith
Jeffrey Smith Ha, I love this. Praise God. Thank you Pastor Dion!
January 3, 2016
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus Amen! Pastor Dion, great message.  This message spoke straight to me. Thank you Jesus!
January 3, 2016
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Janet Marsh-Lord
Janet Marsh-Lord AMEN and thank you Pastor Dion for this pearl of wisdom. Happy New Year everyone.
January 3, 2016
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Sylvia Todd
Sylvia Todd Happy New Year, Janet :)!
January 3, 2016
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Iris Parlin
Iris Parlin Arguing never gets you anywhere! Amen!!
January 3, 2016
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Sylvia Todd
Sylvia Todd Amen, Iris!
January 3, 2016
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Joey Smith
Joey Smith Amen, thank you Pastor Dion for the inspiring words of the Lord!
January 3, 2016
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Betty Krause
Betty Krause Oh how I needed this! I work with the public in a large company.  Thank you for the wonderful insight. 
January 3, 2016
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Sylvia Todd
Sylvia Todd I know that has to be very frustrating sometimes, Betty, bless your heart <3!
January 3, 2016
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Lissy Verghese
Lissy Verghese Thank you dear Pastor, for the great message!
January 3, 2016
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann Wow what an amazing way to explain the Balaam donkey story I have heard it a few different ways over the years going to sunday school as a child But not like that It makes perfect sense to me now, thank you very much pastor Todd.
January 3, 2016
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Rosemary Freitas
Rosemary Freitas Thank you Pastor Dion.
January 4, 2016
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Ticardo Williams
Ticardo Williams Amen.  Praise God!  Thank you!  Lord Help me to have the right attitude, and the proper response.  I ask you to restore Robin to good health in the Name of Jesus.  Amen.
January 4, 2016
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Cheryl Hepler
Cheryl Hepler The Ass was my puppy last nite.  I saw work in me to do.  Talked to God for forgiveness & pray to remember I learned to be watchful. Hope to get some training bits & do some training.
January 4, 2016
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Ken Zahirniak
Ken Zahirniak Amen!  
January 7, 2016