Joshua 9:9 And they said unto him, from a very far country thy servants are come because of the name of the Lord thy God: for we have heard the fame of him, and all that he did in Egypt.
Joshua 9:12 This our bread we took hot for our provision out of our houses on the day we came forth to go unto you; but now, behold, it is dry, and it is moldy: 13 And these bottles of wine, which we filled, were new; and, behold, they be rent: and these our garments and our shoes are become old by reason of the very long journey. 14 And the men took of their victuals, and asked not counsel at the mouth of the Lord.
Joshua 9:16 And it came to pass at the end of three days after they had made a league with them, that they heard that they were their neighbors, and that they dwelt among them. 18 And the children of Israel smote them not, because the princes of the congregation had sworn unto them by the Lord God of Israel. And all the congregation murmured against the princes. 19 But all the princes said unto all the congregation, we have sworn unto them by the Lord God of Israel: now therefore we may not touch them.
If Joshua, who was loaded with The Holy Spirit could get scammed, you and I are no different, and thus, it is imperative as he head into unchartered waters for us to do our due diligence, wherever we can, for it is not the will of God that His people should suffer by the hands of satan’s agents, if it can be avoided.
Joshua 9:22 And Joshua called for them, and he spoke unto them saying, wherefore have you beguiled us, saying, we are very far from you; when you dwell among us?
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!