God Talk

 26Then the Angel of the LORD went further, and stood in a narrow place where there was no way to turn either to the right hand or to the left. 27And when the donkey saw the Angel of the LORD, she lay down under Balaam; so Balaam’s anger was aroused, and he struck the donkey with his staff. 28Then the LORD 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?” 29And Balaam said to the donkey, “Because you have abused me. I wish there were a sword in my hand, for now I would kill you!” 30So the donkey said to Balaam, “Am I not your donkey on which you have ridden, ever since I became yours, to this day? Was I ever disposed to do this to you?” And he said, “No.”
Numbers 22: 26 - 30 NKJV

Honestly, I don't know just what to think had I been in Balaams shoes that day.  Seriously, what would anyone think were they to hear a donkey speak them clear as day?  This isn't some mister Ed rerun episode, this was Balaams actual donkey who somehow had suddenly decided to speak its mind against its master.  I suppose that were I in Balaams shoes I might react that same way as he did...wishing for a sword to slay this indignant beast of burden.  Of course, we know that the Lord God is the one who had Himself opened the mouth of Balaams donkey that he might hear the words of his Lord.  Going through this story the other day I found myself thinking of just what words or conversations our heavenly Father has tickled our ears with in our own lives that He wanted only us to hear.  I mean, if God can open the mouth of a donkey to get His message out, could He not use the words of those around us to do the same thing?  What words has someone told us that God desired for us to hear?  It could have been anything from a intimate conversation to a argument with a friend.  Somehow, somewhere God may have opened the mouth of another person to declare the words He meant for us to hear.  I can recall a dear friend of mine in Christ who matter of factly told me one day that I had a problem with pornography.  He was right.  Yet, despite the fact that his words were meant to bring my attention to my own actions, up until that point I did not feel I had a problem.  Of course, I know now that God knew all along what I needed to hear.  I can also remember the very first conversations that I had with Dennis regarding Christ Jesus in me.  God definately intended for me to hear that!  The very first question that someone might ask is how do we know that what we are hearing is from God?  It's a question I've asked a few times myself.  Did Balaam know that the words of his own donkey were the words of God?  It was not until the Lord opened Balaams eyes that he saw the angel of the Lord {Numbers 22:31}.  It was not until it pleased God that He would reveal to the apostle Paul Christ Jesus in him {Galations 1:15}.  When that time comes for us to hear what He wants us to hear, our Lord will find a way to deliver His message.

 15But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb and called me through His grace, 16to reveal His Son in me, that I might preach Him among the Gentiles, I did not immediately confer with flesh and blood, 17nor did I go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me; but I went to Arabia, and returned again to Damascus.
Galations 1: 15 - 17 NKJV

Of course, I have yet another theory as to how our Lord will make known to us His thoughts.  For if we are to trust that Christ Jesus lives through us today, then we already have those thoughts of the Father within us.  It is in our quiet moments when we are free from the distractions of everyday life where we may hear His voice within us.  For to have Jesus in us is to have God Himself within us.  As Jesus Himself proclaimed to His disciples "If you have seen Me, you have seen the Father" {John 14:9}.  Therefore, we do not need to look too far if we desire to talk to our heavenly Father.  It is Christ Jesus, the image of the invisible God who gave Himself and rose again that the relationship with the Father would be restored {Colossions 1:15}.  Therefore, there is no seperation, there is only Christ Jesus in us.  We don't need to look too far when the troubles of this life have us searching for the presence of our heavenly Father.  We only need to listen His voice within us.

 21“that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they also may be one in Us, that the world may believe that You sent Me. 22“And the glory which You gave Me I have given them, that they may be one just as We are one: 23“I in them, and You in Me; that they may be made perfect in one, and that the world may know that You have sent Me, and have loved them as You have loved Me. 24“Father, I desire that they also whom You gave Me may be with Me where I am, that they may behold My glory which You have given Me; for You loved Me before the foundation of the world 25“O righteous Father! The world has not known You, but I have known You; and these have known that You sent Me. 26“And I have declared to them Your name, and will declare it, that the love with which You loved Me may be in them, and I in them.”
John 17: 21 - 26 NKJV

~Scott~