And the men took of their victuals, and asked not counsel at the mouth of the LORD. And Joshua made peace with them, and made a league with them, to let them live: and the princes of the congregation sware unto them.

Bible Text: Joshua 9:14

This verse is part of a narrative in which the enemies of Israel cunningly devised and successfully executed a plan that misleads Israel into signing a peace treaty with them. How did it happen? Well, the bible says because the Israelites did not ask counsel at the mouth of the LORD.

It a common thing to find believers trapped in murky waters, because they are so unwitting in the way they deal with the affairs of this life. Over and over again the bible warns us to be sober and vigilant because our enemy – the devil is cunning and crafty. That is why we are to acknowledge the Lord in all our ways so that he (the all wise God) can direct our paths beyond the wiles of the enemy.

The bible says to prove all things and hold securely onto that which is true. Here it makes no distinction between believers and non believers. We are warned that many will come in the name of the Lord. So prove all proposals even if they are offered by Christians.

Let the Lord guide you. Be safe, not sorry.

Be encouraged, Jesus loves you!