S) "14 So the men of Israel took some of their provisions, and did not ask for the counsel of the Lord."
Joshua 9:14 (NASB)
O) Israel was fooled into believing that the Gibeonites were from a far-off land. Not thinking them to be inhabitants of the Promised Land, they agreed to make a treaty with them, and not destroy them. They relied on their own wisdom and understanding, believing the evidence before them was proof.
A) The truth of the matter, is that, even when I have good reason to believe what I see, that doesn't mean what I see is truth. I might believe the evidence before me is telling me something - even something seemingly obvious - but if I am not inquiring of the LORD, then I don't truly know.
P) Father, open my eyes to see things as You see them. Show me the truth of the evidence I see. Reveal to me when I am being deceived, to know when and where there is risk, when I am unaware. I cannot see clearly, and You can. I cannot know fully, and You do. Guide me and correct me, LORD, even before I am deceived. In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.
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