Joshua 9
The Gibeonite deception happened because of opposition to God, distancing from Him from His people and ultimately, disobedience from Joshua and the leaders. They should have prayed, but did not.
The Jewish leaders kept to their side of the bargain & offered grace, as they allowed the Gibeonites into the community through a means of grace.
Joshua 10
Joshua & the Israelites had learned the importance of prayer & obedience to God. Now, they were willing to obey.
We are reminded of the importance of keeping our promises, keeping close to God and doing His will - this includes living in a way that pleases Him and obeys Him.
Joshua 11
Joshua's final victory was because of obedience. Joshua dealt thoroughly and brutally with sin - He did not tolerate even the slightest bit of disobedience to God.
Joshua 12
The battles God calls us to are ongoing & until Jesus returns, are never finished. We must continue to fight all that opposes who God is and disrupts His glory.
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