“以色列人取了他们一些食物，却没有求问耶和华的旨意。”
约书亚记 9:14
“The Israelites sampled their provisions but did not inquire of the Lord.”
Joshua 9:14
God had promised to help the people of Israel drive out other nations as they entered the land He’d given them (Joshua 3:10) so they wouldn’t be tempted by false gods (Deuteronomy 20:16–18).
But one of the nations saw Israel’s victories and used stale bread to trick them into believing they lived far away. “The Israelites sampled their provisions but did not inquire of the Lord. Then Joshua made a treaty of peace” (Joshua 9:14–15, italics added), unknowingly circumventing God’s instructions.
When we make prayer a first resort instead of a last, we invite God’s direction, wisdom, and blessing. May He help us remember to “press pause” today.
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