DONKEYS CAN BE WISER THAN MEN

DONKEYS CAN BE WISER THAN MEN

People make fun of donkeys, but even a donkey can be wiser than a man who’s without GOD.

Numbers 22:22-35

Balaam’s journey is thwarted by God’s angel, who can be seen first only by Balaam’s donkey. The donkey is given, not only eyes to see, but speech to awaken Balaam to the threat.

The story of the talking donkey is a humorous way to let the reader know that Balaam, who will describe himself as “one whose eyes are open” (Numbers 24:3) does not actually see the spiritual realm clearly. God must open the eyes of their hearts for men to see the spiritual realm as clearly as his donkey does.

Corinthians 3:19
For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.”

By Donna Bowles
AKA Dee Biggins
November, 25, 2025