What stood out today:
8:34 Afterward, Joshua read all the words of the law—the blessings and the curses—just as it is written in the Book of the Law.
35 There was not a word of all that Moses had commanded that Joshua did not read to the whole assembly of Israel, including the women and children, and the aliens who lived among them.
9:3 However, when the people of Gibeon heard what Joshua had done to Jericho and Ai,
4 they resorted to a ruse: They went as a delegation whose donkeys were loaded with worn-out sacks and old wineskins, cracked and mended.
14 The men of Israel sampled their provisions but did not inquire of the LORD.
18 But the Israelites did not attack them, because the leaders of the assembly had sworn an oath to them by the LORD, the God of Israel. The whole assembly grumbled against the leaders,
19 but all the leaders answered, "We have given them our oath by the LORD, the God of Israel, and we cannot touch them now.
My response: God, we humans are so flaky before You! Joshua goes from the height of reading Your law to all the people. Then he plummets to a low by not inquiring of You and falling for a trick – “a ruse.” God, You alone are wise and faithful and full of love toward us. We are so foolish not to want to listen. The consequences are great. “Rick, read, listen, learn My son.”… You call us to a relationship that is beyond our wildest dreams. You promise to be with us, to bless us, to cherish, love, and care for us. It is so stupid not to inquire. Yes you gave us brains and you want us to use them and the smartest thing is to “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path.” Proverbs 3:5-6
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