THE PILGRIMS GUIDE
MONDAY JUNE 1, 2026
DIVINE OBSTACLES 1
A WORD FROM THE WORD:
"Then Balaam confessed to the angel of the LORD, 'I have sinned. I didn’t realize you were standing in the road to block my way. I will return home if you are against my going.'" Numbers 22:34 NLT.
Divine obstacles are kind of self explanatory, they are among others, the hindrances and obstructions God in His infinite wisdom allows to come on your way when you are going contrary to His will for you or the obstacles He puts before you to protect and shield you from dangers and harm's way.
In the context of our anchor Scripture (Numbers 22:21-40), we read how Balaam encountered different kinds of 'divine obstacles' to keep him in line with divine priority, which was not to hire himself out to King Balak and put a curse on the children of Israel. The 'divine obstacles' Balaam came across actually were not only meant to be hindrances to the seer, but among other things to serve greater purposes within the ambits of divine guidance and will.
They were opportunities for introspection, correction and to enable Balaam align to the will and plan of God for himself and God's people, Israel.
Balaam prepared himself well with his donkey and servants to embark on a fruitless endeavour, and God blocked his way to help us with the understanding that obstacles can also come from God (in His Omniscience) to deter the enemy of our souls and his minions from harming us, help us overcome dishonest gains, etc.
Have you taken time off to introspect and reexamine that project you're finding too difficult to execute, that business, work and trade which has taken you longer than necessary time to execute and see if it's not experiencing 'divine obstacle?'
God, our Father still gives a second chance to those He wants to show mercy if only that person will genuinely repent and turn a new leaf but not like Balaam who prostrated before God in repentance that is not genuine.
May your fight for faith never be a vanity.
PRAYER BULLETS:
Holy Spirit, please open my eyes and mind to the message of God to me today on what I am considering to do.
FURTHER READING:
Numbers 22:21-40; Proverbs 16:9; Jeremiah 10:23; Acts 5:39; Isaiah 55:8-9.
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Amaobi Nwachukwu 2026.
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MONDAY JUNE 1, 2026
DIVINE OBSTACLES 1
A WORD FROM THE WORD:
"Then Balaam confessed to the angel of the LORD, 'I have sinned. I didn’t realize you were standing in the road to block my way. I will return home if you are against my going.'" Numbers 22:34 NLT.
Divine obstacles are kind of self explanatory, they are among others, the hindrances and obstructions God in His infinite wisdom allows to come on your way when you are going contrary to His will for you or the obstacles He puts before you to protect and shield you from dangers and harm's way.
In the context of our anchor Scripture (Numbers 22:21-40), we read how Balaam encountered different kinds of 'divine obstacles' to keep him in line with divine priority, which was not to hire himself out to King Balak and put a curse on the children of Israel. The 'divine obstacles' Balaam came across actually were not only meant to be hindrances to the seer, but among other things to serve greater purposes within the ambits of divine guidance and will.
They were opportunities for introspection, correction and to enable Balaam align to the will and plan of God for himself and God's people, Israel.
Balaam prepared himself well with his donkey and servants to embark on a fruitless endeavour, and God blocked his way to help us with the understanding that obstacles can also come from God (in His Omniscience) to deter the enemy of our souls and his minions from harming us, help us overcome dishonest gains, etc.
Have you taken time off to introspect and reexamine that project you're finding too difficult to execute, that business, work and trade which has taken you longer than necessary time to execute and see if it's not experiencing 'divine obstacle?'
God, our Father still gives a second chance to those He wants to show mercy if only that person will genuinely repent and turn a new leaf but not like Balaam who prostrated before God in repentance that is not genuine.
May your fight for faith never be a vanity.
PRAYER BULLETS:
Holy Spirit, please open my eyes and mind to the message of God to me today on what I am considering to do.
FURTHER READING:
Numbers 22:21-40; Proverbs 16:9; Jeremiah 10:23; Acts 5:39; Isaiah 55:8-9.
_________________________________________
Amaobi Nwachukwu 2026.
If you're blessed by this, please, do share with others.
And if you'll like to partner with us, kindly check page 3 of our hard copy edition or better still send us a WhatsApp message or call on +234 8098421967.
#ThePilgrimsGuide.
THE PILGRIMS GUIDE
MONDAY JUNE 1, 2026
DIVINE OBSTACLES 1
A WORD FROM THE WORD:
"Then Balaam confessed to the angel of the LORD, 'I have sinned. I didn’t realize you were standing in the road to block my way. I will return home if you are against my going.'" Numbers 22:34 NLT.
Divine obstacles are kind of self explanatory, they are among others, the hindrances and obstructions God in His infinite wisdom allows to come on your way when you are going contrary to His will for you or the obstacles He puts before you to protect and shield you from dangers and harm's way.
In the context of our anchor Scripture (Numbers 22:21-40), we read how Balaam encountered different kinds of 'divine obstacles' to keep him in line with divine priority, which was not to hire himself out to King Balak and put a curse on the children of Israel. The 'divine obstacles' Balaam came across actually were not only meant to be hindrances to the seer, but among other things to serve greater purposes within the ambits of divine guidance and will.
They were opportunities for introspection, correction and to enable Balaam align to the will and plan of God for himself and God's people, Israel.
Balaam prepared himself well with his donkey and servants to embark on a fruitless endeavour, and God blocked his way to help us with the understanding that obstacles can also come from God (in His Omniscience) to deter the enemy of our souls and his minions from harming us, help us overcome dishonest gains, etc.
Have you taken time off to introspect and reexamine that project you're finding too difficult to execute, that business, work and trade which has taken you longer than necessary time to execute and see if it's not experiencing 'divine obstacle?' God, our Father still gives a second chance to those He wants to show mercy if only that person will genuinely repent and turn a new leaf but not like Balaam who prostrated before God in repentance that is not genuine.
May your fight for faith never be a vanity.
PRAYER BULLETS:
Holy Spirit, please open my eyes and mind to the message of God to me today on what I am considering to do.
FURTHER READING:
Numbers 22:21-40; Proverbs 16:9; Jeremiah 10:23; Acts 5:39; Isaiah 55:8-9.
_________________________________________
©️ Amaobi Nwachukwu 2026.
If you're blessed by this, please, do share with others.
And if you'll like to partner with us, kindly check page 3 of our hard copy edition or better still send us a WhatsApp message or call on +234 8098421967.
#ThePilgrimsGuide.
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