Charles (Chuck) Kensinger

In Joshua 9 we see two ways to deal with the strength of the Lord through the Israelites.  One group band together to fight while the Gibeonites use deception to establish a treaty.  The error on the part of the Jews is one we all make from time to time.  They failed to consult Jehovah.

When was the last time you decided without praying about it and waiting for an answer from God?  Would God have approved of that purchase that turned out to be ill-advised?  Has a relationship ended badly with someone that wasn’t a spiritual match?  Think about the decisions you have made this week and decide which Jehovah gave guidance for. What choices need to be cleared with the Lord? If you think about it, ask Him.

Joshua 10 tells the tale of an attack on the Gibeonites by the King of Jerusalem and others that joined him. They were upset because of the treaty Gibeah had tricked the Jews into. When Joshua heard about the attack, they came to defend Gibeah.

They were being victorious, and the enemy fled. God attacked with hail that killed many. Then Joshua requested the Sun and Moon to stand still and they did until the battle was over. The five Amorite Kings were captured and executed.

One city after another is attacked and destroyed. No one is left alive in all the southern cities. Jehovah gives them the success that He promised before they crossed the Jordan. The Jews should now know how faithful God is.

The southern kingdoms have been destroyed, but in Joshua 11 the northern kingdoms band together and attack the Israelite camp. Jehovah instructs Joshua not to be afraid of the soldiers, horses, and chariots that are as numerous as the sand. He will defeat all these forces for them as He has the southern kings.

After defeating all the armies, they invaded the cities and killed every person living in them. They even destroyed all the Anakites that lived where Yahweh had promised to give them. The Anakites are the giants that frightened their parents into wandering in the wilderness for forty years.

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