Daily Scripture & Questions:
Numbers 23:1-25:18 Sometimes we are afraid of the power of the forces of darkness.  What comfort can we gain from Balaam's inability to curse the people of God?  Followers of God are safe from the enemies without, unless we let the enemies within destroy us.  Do you need the "zeal of Phinehas" in dealing with some sin in your life right now?   

Family Devotions—Scripture & Questions:
Read Numbers 25:1-9. Sometimes we think that we can be friends with God and with the world's way of doing things. How does God describe this problem in these verses? How can we have a Phinehas kind of zeal in our lives?

Biblical Prayer Focus:
1 Timothy 2:1-4 First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

Pray for the governmental leaders, all the way up to the president. Ask that they would have wisdom to govern in a way that allows us to live godly lives and actively share the Gospel of truth. Pray for yourself and other believers that we all can carry ourselves with the dignity befitting ambassadors of the King of Kings -- realizing that our ultimate king is Jesus Himself!