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Enemy At The Gates

  • 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, 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: For those participating in the Creation Photography weekly themes, here is this week's challenge from group leader, Dianna Wyles: Song of Songs 2:12-13 "Flowers appear on the earth; the season of singing has come, the cooing of doves is heard in our land. The fig tree forms its early fruit; the blossoming vines spread their fragrance. Arise, come, my darling; my beautiful one, come with me.' ~ 'Spring Fever' will be our next fun theme and, as always, is wide open for some creative interpretation! Also, we encourage you to post anything else that inspires you as well. My photos this week reflect a few of the ways we've been celebrating spring this year. Can't wait to see your posts this week!!! Stay blessed Creation Photographers, and take some time to stop and enjoy the blossoms!Here is the link: Creation Photographers


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Kevin J. Eck
Kevin J. Eck Amen, be involved in my life Jesus.
March 23, 2021
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Debi Burton
Debi Burton Praise the Lord Hallelujah! Thank you for being in my life! I am nothing without you! Thank you for all your love, guidance and my everything! ❤️
March 23, 2021
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Richard Mondello
Richard Mondello

In Jesus name I ask,Amen. 

March 23, 2021
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Elena Vasquez
Elena Vasquez

Amen

March 23, 2021
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Brenda F
Brenda F

Amen

March 23, 2021
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

Dear GOD stay with me and have my back always. Thank you for our many blessings. Amen 

March 23, 2021
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Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strenn

Amen thank you

March 23, 2021
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Patricia Walker
Patricia Walker

Amen. Heavenly Father, Thank You for being in my life. My companion, my guide, my leader, my everything. Amen

March 23, 2021
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Linda Clark
Linda Clark

Praise God for being in my  life  

March 23, 2021
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Amen Good Morning Everyone 

March 23, 2021
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Bella Colliander
Bella Colliander

A needed reminder.  Thank you Pastor.  Thank you Lord for always being there even when I forget to ask you for your guidance.  I am very grateful for all you do in my life.  I adore you and thank you for your love and mercies. Amen

March 23, 2021
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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

Amen,thank you Jesus for loving us.

March 23, 2021
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Amen! Your will be done.

March 23, 2021
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Amen protect us from the enemies arrows Father my life is in your hands 

March 23, 2021
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Cathy Webb
Cathy Webb

A valuable reminder, Pastor Dion! Lord, please help me, prompt me, to remember to stop and pray. Thank You. Amen

March 23, 2021
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen Father let Your Will be done

March 23, 2021
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!!

March 23, 2021
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Jose Simo
Jose Simo

Heavenly Father I thank You and humbly ask You to hear my prayers before I make any decision today and always, speak to me in a way I can understand to follow Your instructions, in Jesus Christ name I pray, Amen. Thank You Lord, You are awesome, Amen. 

Truthful message Pastor as always, God bless you and Sylvia, Amen. 

March 23, 2021
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Pranoti  Kumar
Pranoti Kumar

Amen

March 23, 2021
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Schalk  de Beer
Schalk de Beer

Yes amen Lord 

March 23, 2021
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen!

March 28, 2021