The men sampled their provisions, and didn't ask counsel from Yahweh's mouth. Joshua made peace with them, and made a covenant with them, to let them live. The princes of the congregation swore to them. At the end of three days after they had made a covenant with them, they heard that they were their neighbors, and that they lived among them. Joshua 9:14'16 WEB.Strangers came into the Israelite camp and said they had traveled from a distant land to make a peace covenant with them. The travelers had intentionally dressed in ragged clothing. They carried old supplies like stale bread and cracked wineskins to deceive the Israelites. In reality, they were from a nearby village and had come to trick the Israelites into forming an alliance with them.
The Israelite leaders went through their supplies, saw the old bread and the cracked wineskins, and were convinced the strangers were from a distant land. They were so confident that they did not bother to pray and ask God about it. So the Israelites unknowingly made a deal with an enemy and agreed to let them stay in peace. The Israelites had been slowly taking the promised land one city at a time, and soon it was revealed that these men were from a nearby village. Shortly afterward, the Israelites were pulled into a battle with five kingdoms because of their alliance with the strangers.
The Israelite leaders had let their lack of wisdom lead them into a trap, and God let them do it without saying a word because they did not bother to ask Him. The examples provided for us in the bible tell us that the Lord will not always intrude on our lives. That He will let us live our lives just as we want, with or without Him being involved in it at all. Yet, His wisdom and guidance are there for us when we ask Him for it.
Include the Lord in your decisions every day. Invite Him to be a part of what you are doing, and He will. Always inquire of God before making a binding decision. The Lord would have gladly answered Joshua if he had only taken the time to ask Him.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your wisdom, which I know is far greater than mine. Please help me remember to stop and pray a moment before I agree to sign something. You can see what is going on behind the scenes and in people's hearts when I cannot. Lead me down the right path today. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!Note: Happy Christmas Eve! May you have a blessed and peaceful time. For those who would like to attend, we WILL be hosting our Sunday online service at the usual time (10am EST). All are welcome to join! Just go to the "Watch" page from the top menu of the website. Also, if you have a prayer need, we are here for you! We and the prayer team are ready to lift you up at our private prayer page:
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May all of you have a very blessed, happy and peaceful Christmas! Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday Jesus!!
Amen! Thank you Father for being in my Life.
AMEN. Heavenly Father, I THANK YOU for all blessings. Bless us all. AMEN
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Amen!
May the Lord bless RHM and all its members.
Yes Lord, Amen and Amen
Yes Lord, You know, You know,You know all things. In Lord Christ Yeshua's name we pray ,Amen.
Thank You Father For Everything You Do Amen Good Morning Everyone
Amen Lord. I pray for Your wisdom and guidance. Lead me in all I do. Open my (all our families) families hearts tomorrow and direct conversations. Draw them to You Lord. I pray for salvation unto You for every family member and friend. Let me see this before I die Lord. Become Lord in their lives. Bring conviction and repentenance, love and peace. Forgiveness and health. Thankyou for my family n friends.
I pray You watch over all of us traveling...send Your angels to protect us from all accidents and harm. In Jesus Christ Name. Amen Jesus is Lord.
Very good thing to remember when we get caught up in our own way. Thank you pastor as always. Lord let me remember to come to you and not lean on my own understanding. I need you. In Jesus name. Amen.
Amen thank you Father for helping me to make the right choices
Merry Christmas Eve everyone
Father, please help me slow down and pray when making big decisions and follow Your will, Amen. Merry Christmas Eve everyone :)
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I AM GUILTY AND HAVE TAKEN THE BAIT MORE TIMES THAN I WISH TO REMEMBER. I JUST PRAY THAT I SEEK OUR LORD'S WISDOM AND GUIDANCE THE REMAINDER OF MY LIFE. THANK YOU GOD FOR NEVER LEAVING ME. AMEN == MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE TO EVERYONE
Such an important reminder, Pastor Dion, to include and inquire of the Lord -- not trusting our own wisdom! Thank you, Lord, for Your answers ❤️
So true Amen
Amen and amen!
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