B 90 Days SOAP: Don’t rely on yourself: Inquire of the Lord

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Day 16 of the Bible in 90 days

Scripture: Joshua 9: 14

The men of Israel sampled their provisions but did not inquire of the Lord.

Observation: The Israelites were considering a big decision and forgot to ask the Lord’s guidance.

Application: In this passage, the Israelites are being deceived by the Gibeonites. Forgetting to ask the Lord’s guidance, the Israelites do a bit of investigating on their own (not much, though) and make a decision that is not in line with God’s directives.

How often do I plow ahead, doing what I think (or want) to be right without asking for God’s direction? And what mistakes could have I avoided by stopping, praying, asking and really listening?

Prayer: Lord, thank you for this reminder to seek your direction rather than making my own decisions with you.

You will not lead me astray, but my ‘gut’ might.

You know just what I need, just what I have to offer and just what I should do. Please send up a red flag when I begin to stray… and keep me close to you, relying on you and not me.

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3 responses to “B 90 Days SOAP: Don’t rely on yourself: Inquire of the Lord”

  1. kim hansen Avatar
    kim hansen

    Oh how we all can learn from this portion of the reading today. I can recall so many times (before I knew the Lord) that I did walk the way I should and plowed through thinking that i can do this on my own…thank goodness for the day I found and began to follow the Lord

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  2. Kimberly @ Raising Olives Avatar
    Kimberly @ Raising Olives

    This is one of the things that struck me in today’s reading as well. I think of it often because I’m one of those “investigate and make the best decision” type of people.

    Thank you for another great reminder!
    .-= Kimberly @ Raising Olives´s last blog ..Which Way Do You Roll? =-.

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  3. Cassandra Avatar
    Cassandra

    That story is a great reminder that we need to ask the Lord for guidance in everything that we do. I can understand how the Israelites were deceived, but there was no excuse for them not asking God for guidance. It came back to haunt them.
    .-= Cassandra´s last blog ..Bible in 90 Days – Day 16 =-.

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