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Seek God's Guidance In Every Situation


The Israelites took some of their supplies, but they didn't ask for any decision from the LORD.
Joshua 9:14 (CEB)

How often have I gone through my day and made a lot of decisions, but didn't once go to God for direction?  Sadly, as I look back on just the last few weeks, I can see that that has been my modus operandi.  After reading this verse in Joshua, it made me reflect on how I have not been bringing my decisions to God for direction on a regular basis.

The context of this passage is during the Israelites' entry into the Promised Land.  God had told them to no make treaties with any of the inhabitants of the land because they were to wipe out the whole population of the Promised Land.  To enter into a treaty would mean that they could not fulfill this task that God gave them.  However, they were tricked by the Gibeonites into entering into a treaty.  They were slightly hesitant, but instead of relying on God's judgment, they went ahead and were fooled by the false evidence that they were presented with!

The challenge to us today is to not repeat this mistake that the Israelites made.  The consequences were severe.  They could not longer wipe out the entire population of the Canaanites because they had entered into a solemn treaty with them in the name of the LORD.  They could not fix this situation since it would mean taking the LORD's name in vain to do so.

Seek God's guidance in every situation you face today, whether big or small.  Jesus promised the gift and presence of the Holy Spirit to those who have placed their faith in Christ.  Trust in him and rely on him for all aspects of your life.  If we rely on his guidance, we can be sure that we will remain firmly within his will for our lives.
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