Bilaam's Failed Curses



Tomorrow in the Torah, we will read the story of Bilaam & Balak.  They were antisemites who tried destroying the Jews.


The unique thing about Bilaam, was his amazing connection to G-d.  The Talmud teaches that he could talk to G-d just like Moses.


This guy was so connected to G-d that he even asked for permission to “curse the Jews” .


G-d said no.


But he couldn’t stop himself, so he tried anyways.


And failed.


Three times!!!


Each time Bilaam tried cursing the Jews, G-d made blessings come out of his mouth.


Despite his deep connection to G-d, he just didn’t get the point…


My blessing for you is that G-d turn any “curses” in your life turn into blessings, and that you (and me) “get the point” of what G-d wants from us.


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