Deceived

It was a well thought plan, it was equally perfectly executed. The deceiver knew just what moves to make and yet another innocent was swindled.

For Joshua, he bought the lies of the Gibeonite, from their tattered clothing, to the worn out sandals, even their food was stale. The plan was to deceive the great leader that their claim of coming from a far distance was genuine.

Moved by what he saw, he believed and never bothered to seek God's opinion. He entered an irrevocable covenant with them that will make the conquering nation, Israel yoked with an enemy who pretended to be a friend.

How many have entered business relationship only to discover that their partners vision is different. How many have married a beast, how many are daily regretting decision made by physical senses only.

It is easy to be swayed by nice gestures, it is easy to get deceived by good orators. Is it however worth the eventual heartache. Prayer is of utmost important when taking decisions, asking for divine help might be your only salvation.

Please let's be mindful, not all friends are worth having. Allow the inner convictions of the Holy Spirit assist you throughout life. Do not fall into the enemies pit. God sees all sides of a dice, he also wants to keep you away from harm if you will trust and obey Him.

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Spare a moment to pray. Be discerning. Don't live in regret.

Further Study; Joshua 9; Psalms 55:12-15

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