Joel M Bradshaw

14The Israelites sampled [the Gibeonite delegation’s] provisions but did not inquire of the Lord. 15Then Joshua made a treaty of peace with them to let them live, and the leaders of the assembly ratified it by oath.–Joshua 9

1. The Gibeonites were afraid of Israel and went to deceive them.
2. They pretended to be a far away country, but really were next door neighbors.
3. They wanted Israel to make a treaty with them vs adding their country to the conquer list.
4. Joshua and his leaders didn’t seek God’s counsel, but simply did wht was right in their own eyes.
5. How often do you act that way?
6. Is there a situation you face where you should go to God first and most?
7. How has being impulsive affected your life?–JMB