Appearances Deceive Things aren’t always as they appear. An open or closed door doesn’t necessarily mean God opened or closed it. And having a peace about something doesn’t always mean it’s God’s peace. This was Israel’s downfall when it looked like everything was now starting to go their way. They had two impressive victories under […]

God’s Extended Blessing God’s love, mercy, and grace extends even in our disobedience. Joshua and the rulers of Israel felt confident in their own decision-making ability that they forgot to inquire of God to get His take on the Gibeonites. The story is found in Joshua 9. In the early stages of the Israel’s conquest […]

God’s Extended Blessing God’s love, mercy, and grace extend even in our disobedience. Joshua and the rulers of Israel felt confident in their own decision-making ability that they forgot to inquire of God to get His take on the Gibeonites. The story is found in Joshua 9. In the early stages of the Israel’s conquest […]

Check With God First Don’t make a decision before you check it out with God first. Looks can be deceiving, take the story of Joshua and the Gibeonites. After their resounding victories over Jericho and Ai, every people group heard about it and started gathering their forces to fight, but not the Gibeonites. It says […]